Employment Policies, Workplace Harassment Guidance, Employee Handbooks

Workplace fraternization policies: Four "whos" and a "why"

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP on 8/29/2025

An intimate look. No-fraternization policies generally prohibit employees with certain family or personal relationships from being in a direct or indirect reporting relationship. Let’s say Mel is VP of Sales. His...more

The Five Deadly Sins of Employee Handbooks

Frantz Ward LLP on 4/20/2023

Employee handbooks are vital tools employers use to communicate expectations for employee conduct, company culture and core values, policies, and procedures. However, when drafted poorly, handbooks can create confusion and...more

EEOC’s New Guidance Regarding Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Workplace Discrimination

Brooks Pierce on 6/21/2021

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently announced new resources to aid employers and employees in understanding the EEOC’s position regarding sexual orientation and gender identity discrimination....more

Illinois Employers – Are You Due for a Mid-Year Compliance Check-Up?

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP on 6/14/2021

In the past 15 months, employers have juggled many new and unique situations. Indeed, employers have been navigating their way through complex federal, state and local COVID-19 guidelines, while their employees have faced...more

Yo Momma Smack Down - Where are we on that whole civility thing?

Dentons on 10/18/2019

There are days when the workplace can feel a lot like a third-grade playground with kids running back and forth, bruised feelings, tearful meltdowns, and a real and apparent need for a nap and a snack. We also continually...more

Don’t Call It A Comeback: The “Return” Of Workplace Civility Rules

Fisher Phillips on 3/7/2018

Dear Susan, I have to tell you about a situation that has been occurring between John and myself. But it’s not what you think! Well, maybe it is. I don’t know. I’m hoping that, as our supervisor, you can help me. To put it...more

I-23- Stunning End-Of-Year NLRB Developments: An Extensive Interview With Former NLRB Associate General Counsel Barry Kearney

Cozen O'Connor on 12/22/2017

Thought 2017 would end quietly? The month of December has seen several stunning decisions by the NLRB which impact Obama-era precedent, and which will impact employers and employees going forward in 2018. Joining this episode...more

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