It seems like common sense — if you don’t want your employees distracted by money talk, just ban them from discussing how much they make with their co-workers. Right? Well, as per usual, common sense is not consistent with the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA). In order to be legally protected, an employee’s communication must… More
Month: January 2015
If It’s “Not a Good Fit” — Know Why
We all know that chemistry can be crucial to the success of any team. And sometimes job candidates glow on paper, but through the interview process the employer gets a good sense that the candidate just won’t “fit in” with the rest of the team. Is a vague sense of “bad fit” a sufficient basis… More
Costco Pays the Cost: Employment Manual Treated as Contract
Federal and state laws set the minimum standards for work environments. It is not unusual, however, for companies to maintain policies that go beyond the minimum standards required by law in order to attract and retain a competitive workforce. While such policies may be a good faith effort to ensure a desirable work environment, employers are… More