Contact Us NowRecent case illustrates need for caution By: Patrick A. Murphey patrick.murphey@mhtlaw.com The Illinois Public Labor Relations Act provides it is an unfair labor practice to interfere with, restrain or coerce public employees in exercises of their rights under that Act. 5 ILCS 315/10(a)(1). Recently, in New Lenox Fire Protection District, 28 Public Employee Reports Illinois…
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Drafting a Social Networking Policy
Issues for districts considering whether and how to regulate employees’ electronic communications By Joshua D. Herman joshua.herman@mhtlaw.com Social networking platforms and personal technology devices provide unique opportunities to educate and interact in the modern age. Unchecked, the same technology can also lend itself to unprofessional behavior by employees and the publication or exposure of records…