There may come a time when you want to hug a co-worker. That's OK, just make sure you're familiar with the rules.

Employees with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) are covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, and you’ll need to accommodate their needs in order to retain them (and avoid a potential lawsuit).

That ideal photo or illustration is a godsend—but only if you follow whatever permission protocol the owner has specified. Otherwise, it could cost you big bucks.

The waitress is suing the restaurant chain for cutting her hours so deeply that she had to quit after she stopped wearing the wig.

Facebook, LinkedIn, and their online cousins offer a gold mine of information about candidates, but you’ve got to be careful about what you look for and how you use it.

An NLRB decision involving Costco keys on collective bargaining issues. Does your policy governing online networking go too far?

It’s an all-too-common tactic when dealing with an employee whose job performance is just this side of unacceptable. You can’t fire the person, so you do your best to “persuade” the employee to quit.

Many wrongful termination suits spring from the manager’s behavior during the final meeting itself. Here’s how to stay out of trouble.

Here are some guidelines for creating a policy that will encourage employees to be open with you about problems they see in your organization.

How (and whether) to manage employees’ use of LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and other online outlets is a significant concern.

When it comes to office affairs, people should tread carefully. As Valentine’s Day is upon us, employees and managers alike should know the company policy. 

A recent study from Web security firm AVG found that about half of workers feel that social media has encroached on their office privacy in some way.

Despite a recent court decision, employees who complain on social media are still protected from firing, attorneys say. Here's what organizations should do to avoid flaming from within.

In three cases, the NLRB ruled in favor of employers when a worker's comments stood alone.

An employee assistance program (EAP) can be a useful tool for helping your people with personal problems that affect their work. Just be careful.