Tag: Workplace retaliation

Building Trust and Accountability: The Critical Role of Secure Reporting Systems in the Modern Workplace

By Renee Harris, Work Shield Nov 4, 2024 Learning & Development

Updated: Nov 4, 2024

In today’s ethically-conscious workplace environment, fostering a culture of trust, openness, and accountability is not just beneficial – it’s essential. To fully support HR professionals in this mission, an efficient, tech-forward solution must be implemented. Robust third-party software solutions offer a pathway for employers to securely and confidentially gather reports and information and streamline investigations […]

Managing Activism in the Workplace: Some Guiding Principles

By David C. McCormack, Axley Brynelson, LLP Aug 3, 2022 Diversity & Inclusion

Updated: Aug 3, 2022

In a politically charged era where activism is considered noble, HR managers are confronting new challenges in the workplace in an attempt to find balance between the expression of disparate views while maintaining a productive and cohesive workforce.

Methinks thou doth protest too much! FYI, only ‘reasonable’ opposition is protected

By Marilyn Moran, FordHarrison Oct 24, 2017 EntertainHR

Updated: Jan 7, 2018

It seems that every day the news is full of stories about employees (whether they are NFL players or Hollywood starlets) protesting unfair treatment. Usually, when an employee complains about discrimination, harassment, equal pay, or other work-related topics, he or she is protected from discipline or termination because the conduct is considered “protected activity” under […]

White House gone wild!

By Matt Gilley, FordHarrison Jun 7, 2017 EntertainHR

Updated: Jan 7, 2018

These days, just about anyone with an Internet connection and some time on their hands enjoys a wonder of the modern age: binge-watching. One of the first, and still one of my favorites, is Netflix’s House of Cards. No matter how over-the-top the plot twists become, no matter how difficult it is to follow the […]

Fox News & Bill O’Reilly—best practices for conducting internal workplace investigations

By Rachel E. Kelly, FordHarrison May 1, 2017 EntertainHR

Updated: Jan 7, 2018

Bill O’Reilly’s reign as a Fox News favorite came to an abrupt end amid a series of sexual harassment allegations against him. After the most recent allegations, Fox News hired large law firm Paul Weiss to conduct its internal investigation.    Workplace investigations are tough, and if your organization can’t afford (or simply does not want) […]

Coworkers Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani are dating! What could possibly go wrong?

By Marilyn Moran, FordHarrison Nov 9, 2015 EntertainHR

Updated: Jan 7, 2018

Last week, the Internet was abuzz with the news that Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani, who work together as judges on The Voice, have begun dating. Workplace relationships, though fraught with hazard for HR professionals, are incredibly common, with 80 percent of employees reporting that they have been involved in, or have heard of, coworkers […]

Bullying in the Workplace: New Laws or Stronger Employer Policies?

By Kyra Berkheiser Oct 8, 2014 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: Oct 8, 2014

Bullying in the workplace is an issue that 72 percent of Americans are aware of, according to a 2014 survey by the Workplace Bullying Institute. However, the institute believes not enough is being done to fight this problem because workplace bullying is not considered protected discrimination under federal employment law. So through its Healthy Workplace […]

‘Liking’ Facebook Post About Employer Is Protected Concerted Activity, Says NLRB

By Kyra Berkheiser Sep 4, 2014 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: Sep 4, 2014

The National Labor Relations Board ruled that “liking” a Facebook post criticizing an employer’s business practices constituted protected concerted activity for one restaurant employee, making his resulting termination unlawful. The Board also found violations in a number of the company’s other actions, including interrogating employees about the Facebook posts, threatening legal action and maintaining an […]

The Trouble with ‘Twibel’: A New Social Media Headache for Employers

By Daniel Cafaro May 30, 2014 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: May 30, 2014

You may feel like a twit when it comes to your understanding of Twitter, but it is time to add the word “Twibel” to your company’s vocabulary — and more importantly, to your overall social media strategy, says Porter Wright employment law attorney Sara Jodka. Libel occurs when someone prints a false and malicious statement […]

Retaliation is Reality TV

By Josh Sudbury, FordHarrison Sep 8, 2013 EntertainHR

Updated: Jan 7, 2018

I think it’s safe to say that now, in 2013, we as a society are overrun by reality TV. The Truman Show starring Jim Carey debuted in 1998. In case you have forgotten, that was the movie where the whole world watched one man’s every move on a daily basis, from brushing his teeth to […]