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    (1) Second Circuit Rules Facebook Rant Was Protected Activity

    Our top story: An employee’s Facebook rant was protected activity, says the Second Circuit. In the midst of a tense union campaign, a catering company employee posted a profanity-laced message on Facebook. The post insulted his supervisor and encouraged colleagues to vote for unionization. The employee was subsequently fired. Upholding an NLRB ruling, a panel for the Second Circuit found that the post was protected under the NLRA and the employee should not have been terminated. The Court noted that Facebook is a modern tool used for organizing. Ian Carleton Schaefer, from Epstein Becker Green, has more.

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    (2) Three Classes Certified in DC Metro Bias Case

    A district judge certified three classes in a DC discrimination case: A group of African American applicants and employees for the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority claim they were disproportionately impacted by the agency’s background check system. The plaintiffs are arguing that they were disqualified because of criminal history that was unrelated to the job or occurred so long ago that it was irrelevant. A federal judge declined to certify a single class in the case, certifying three subclasses instead. Each class represents a different job category, which corresponds to different parts of the policy.

    (3) Philadelphia’s Salary History Law Temporarily Stayed

    Philadelphia's salary history ordinance is on hold: The law prohibiting employers from requesting an applicant's salary history was set to go into effect on May 23. A district judge temporarily stayed the effective date, and the City has agreed not to enforce it until the court has resolved an injunction request from the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia. Among other constitutional challenges, the Chamber claims that the law violates the First Amendment. They argue that it unduly restricts an employer’s free speech because it is highly speculative whether the law will lessen wage disparities caused by gender discrimination.

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    (4) DOL's Overtime Rule Appeal Delayed
    The DOL’s overtime rule will stay enjoined: The Fifth Circuit has granted the government’s request to delay its appeal of the injunction against the new salary thresholds. Before Alexander Acosta was confirmed as Secretary of Labor last Thursday, the Trump administration sought more time to determine what position it will take on the controversial rule. The government's final reply brief will now be due on June 30, unless another extension is requested.

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    (5) Tip of the Week

    Rochelle Kopp, Managing Principal for Japan Intercultural Consulting, shares some advice on best practices for team-building across cultures.

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    These materials have been provided for informational purposes only and are not intended and should not be construed to constitute legal advice. The “Tip of the Week” offers one perspective on possible human resource ideas or business practices. It presents the perspective of an individual not affiliated with Epstein Becker Green and should not be considered legal advice. The content of these materials is copyrighted to Epstein Becker & Green, P.C. EMPLOYMENT LAW THIS WEEK® is a registered trademark of Epstein Becker & Green, P.C. ATTORNEY ADVERTISING.

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  2. The NLRB rules employees have the right to discuss arbitration proceedings with colleagues and may not be required to arbitrate claims under the NLRA. The Board found that Dish Network violated the Act when it tried to prohibit an employee from discussing his suspension and an arbitration brought against him. The Board also concluded that the company's arbitration agreement violated the Act, because employees could believe it prohibited them from filing charges with the NLRB and other agencies. Adam Abrahms, from Epstein Becker Green, has more.

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    This is a segment from Employment Law This Week® (Episode 69: Week of April 25th, 2017), an online series by Epstein Becker Green. youtu.be/q6IkV4bkz7I

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  3. Joshua Ehrlich, Chairman of the Global Leadership Council, shares some advice on the best way to use executive coaching.

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    These materials have been provided for informational purposes only and are not intended and should not be construed to constitute legal advice. The “Tip of the Week” offers one perspective on possible human resource ideas or business practices. It presents the perspective of an individual not affiliated with Epstein Becker Green and should not be considered legal advice. The content of these materials is copyrighted to Epstein Becker & Green, P.C. EMPLOYMENT LAW THIS WEEK® is a registered trademark of Epstein Becker & Green, P.C. ATTORNEY ADVERTISING.

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  4. Welcome to Employment Law This Week®! Subscribe to our channel for new episodes every Monday!

    (1) NLRB: No Confidentiality Around Arbitration Proceedings - http://bit.ly/2pth0Ea

    Our top story this week: The NLRB rules employees have the right to discuss arbitration proceedings with colleagues and may not be required to arbitrate claims under the NLRA. The Board found that Dish Network violated the Act when it tried to prohibit an employee from discussing his suspension and an arbitration brought against him. The Board also concluded that the company's arbitration agreement violated the Act, because employees could believe it prohibited them from filing charges with the NLRB and other agencies. Adam Abrahms, from Epstein Becker Green, has more.

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    (2) Senators Focus on EEOC's Equal Pay Data Rule - http://bit.ly/2oYKZSS

    Lawmakers ask for a reversal on the EEOC’s Equal Pay Data rule: Senators Lamar Alexander and Pat Roberts have asked the Office of Management and Budget to block the addition of compensation reporting requirements to the EEO-1 Form. Beginning March of next year, the rule will require businesses with 100 or more workers to send the agency pay data categorized by gender, race, and ethnicity. The senators called the rule “misguided,” pointing to discrepancies in cost projections and concerns over data security.

    (3) New State Laws Affecting Employers - http://bit.ly/2q7YQEg

    A new South Carolina law prohibits local municipalities from enacting laws that would require private employers to provide benefits like paid sick leave, paid vacation, and paid holidays. Seventeen other states—including Alabama, Florida, and Tennessee—have passed similar pre-emption laws. The law is designed to ease the burden on employers who would otherwise have to contend with different legal requirements in different municipalities. And in other state employment law news, Colorado lawmakers have passed the Wage Theft Transparency Act, which opens the door for public disclosure of employer wage law violations.

    (4) Federal Government Drops NC Transgender Bathroom Bill Suit - http://bit.ly/2peoCcE

    The Justice Department dropped its lawsuit against North Carolina’s so-called bathroom bill. Federal officials said they dropped the suit because the law, which had been called the most anti-LGBT legislation in the country, was repealed last month. But LGBT groups in North Carolina and elsewhere have sharply criticized the replacement bill, which gives the state legislature sole authority to regulate public accommodations and prohibits local governments from enacting nondiscrimination ordinances. These groups have vowed to fight the new bill in court, despite the Justice Department's decision.

    (5) Tip of the Week - http://bit.ly/2pen8iJ

    Joshua Ehrlich, Chairman of the Global Leadership Council, shares some advice on the best way to use executive coaching.

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    These materials have been provided for informational purposes only and are not intended and should not be construed to constitute legal advice. The “Tip of the Week” offers one perspective on possible human resource ideas or business practices. It presents the perspective of an individual not affiliated with Epstein Becker Green and should not be considered legal advice. The content of these materials is copyrighted to Epstein Becker & Green, P.C. EMPLOYMENT LAW THIS WEEK® is a registered trademark of Epstein Becker & Green, P.C. ATTORNEY ADVERTISING.

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  5. New York City prohibits inquiries into the salary history of job applicants. The City Council has passed legislation that bars public and private employers in New York City from asking about, or seeking to confirm, information regarding any job applicant’s current or prior wages, benefits, and other compensation. New York City now joins Philadelphia and Massachusetts in prohibiting inquiries into salary history. Susan Gross Sholinsky, from Epstein Becker Green, goes into further detail.

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    This is a segment from Employment Law This Week® (Episode 65: Week of April 17th, 2017), an online series by Epstein Becker Green. youtube.com/watch?v=AE5VB3J2QgA

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