Blogging, twittering, and use of other social networking media, such as Facebook, Flickr, MySpace, etc., are all becoming more popular each day, as is posting videos on YouTube, and otherwise posting information and images on the Internet. As such, employers are increasingly becoming interested in monitoring employees’ off-duty Internet activity. But what are the risks

For the past several months, Chicago Partner and Chair of Arnstein & Lehr’s Labor & Employment Practice Group, Paul Starkman, has been utilized as an expert source for four articles on a variety of employment law related topics.  He has been quoted in Business Insurance, CFO.com and Inside Counsel.
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Chicago Partner Paul Starkman was quoted in Business Insurance Magazine, in an article entitled “Employer’s DNA test rule raises legal concerns.” The article appeared in the November 16 issue of the magazine, and looked at some of the legal issues that may be encountered if employers collect DNA from applicants to do

Chicago Partner Mark Spognardi spoke at the North American Transportation Employee Relations Association (NATERA) conference on October 26 in Savannah, Georgia. Mark discussed smoke free workplaces and provided information on how to ensure a company is compliant with legislation banning smoking in the workplace, and help employers understand whether the definition of workplace includes a

Paul Starkman, chair of Arnstein & Lehr’s Labor & Employment Law Practice Group, was recently quoted in an article entitled, “Credit Suisse Bets Others Will Take Its Cue on Pay” which was posted on CFO.com on October 22.  In his interview, Mr. Starkman discussed the possible ramifications of Credit Suisse’s plan to revamp executive compensation.
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West Palm Beach Partner Joel Rothman was interviewed by CIO Update on social networking by employees and what companies can do to protect themselves. CIO Update is a website providing chief information officers and information technology directors with an educational resource regarding strategy, tactics, and personnel issues.
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Chicago Partner and chair of Arnstein & Lehr’s Labor & Employment Law Practice Group, Paul E. Starkman, discussed EEOC and liability issues that may arise when companies hire ex-convicts with Business Insurance for their September 14 issue. California is currently releasing more than 40,000 inmates from prisons, prompting many companies to review their policies on

The 2009 Edition of The Employment Law Toolkit by Arnstein & Lehr Partner E. Jason Tremblay is now available. The Employment Law Toolkit is a comprehensive resource highlighting the significant employment and labor issues facing Illinois employers in today’s business environment. It focuses on providing practical and cost-effective suggestions on how to avoid