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Recording Conversations

NLRB “Deletes” Employer’s “No-Recordings” Rules

[02/04/16]

Posted on February 4, 2016 in HR Insights for Health Care

Written by: Stephen W. Lyman

Many employers have rules prohibiting the recording of conversations or the taking of photos or videos in the workplace. Even if there is no rule, many employers will tell an employee who wants to record something that it’s not allowed. Presumably, there may be several legitimate reasons for the employer’s reaction to workplace recordings.... READ MORE

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Employer’s Ban on Recording Conversations – Lawful or Not?

[11/13/13]

Posted on November 13, 2013 in HR Insights for Health Care

Written by: Stephen W. Lyman

NLRB Administrative Law Judge Says Ban Is Lawful An Administrative Law Judge (“ALJ”) has put at least a temporary stop to what many have seen as a trend to expand employee rights under the National Labor Relations Act.  The NLRB General Counsel’s complaint filed against an employer, who maintained a policy prohibiting the recording... READ MORE

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