Company’s reputation trashed online: What HR can do
Filed under: Communication, Security and law, Special Report

A former employee writes a message online bashing the company and accusing management of condoning illegal behavior — do you have any right to protect the company’s reputation? Probably not, according to this recent court case: Read more
Did warning to workers defame fired employee?
Filed under: Communication, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Security and law
An employee is fired after stealing from the company. To warn employees about the consequences of that behavior, his manager e-mails the rest of the staff explaining the termination. Is the company guilty of libel? Read more
Company sued for defamation after theft investigation
Filed under: Applicant background screening, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Security and law
Here’s another warning about conducting thorough investigations when an employee is accused of wrongdoing: Read more
Intranets: A new source of liability?
Filed under: Employee computer use, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Security and law
It’s a tool most employers use. But here’s one way your intranet might expose you to liability for harassment and discrimination suits. Read more
