Tag: Megan Winter

Social media policies vs NLRB: Where does conflict arise?

By Jennifer Carsen Feb 4, 2013 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: May 18, 2015

Social media policies may seem like an odd choice for investigation by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). However, the two have become increasingly intertwined because the NLRB has become very aggressive with social media policies in recent years. The NLRB is particularly concerned with any policies and disciplinary actions that infringe on employees’ rights […]

Employee monitoring policies in California: Special considerations required

By Jennifer Carsen Jan 28, 2013 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: May 19, 2015

When crafting your employee monitoring policy, what are the legal limits for just how far you can go? Are California employers subject to increased restrictions since the California constitution has greater privacy protections? Unsurprisingly, the answer is yes. And in addition to that, a new law just went into effect banning employer access to private […]