Tag: Jonathan Sterling

NLRB Backs Employee’s Right to Bad-Mouth Supervisor on Facebook

By HR Hero Nov 5, 2010 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: Nov 5, 2010

by Jonathan Sterling and James Goodfellow An employer’s blogging and social networking policy that prohibits employees from posting disparaging comments online about coworkers or their employer has been deemed unlawful by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). The NLRB recently issued a complaint and notice of hearing against American Medical Response of Connecticut (AMR), an […]

‘Unable to Socialize’ Doesn’t Necessarily Mean ‘Unable to Work’

By Connecticut Employment Law Letter Jun 3, 2010 HR Hero Line

Updated: Jun 3, 2010

by Jonathan C. Sterling If an employee whose job involves talking on the phone and using a computer states under oath that he is unable to perform those tasks because of a disability, it’s logical to assume he can’t do his job. However, as a recent federal appellate court decision demonstrates, that may not always […]