We counsel our clients on their ability to discipline employees for violating company policies. However, various legal restrictions may protect certain employees from being disciplined, or govern the manner in which the discipline is carried out. We advise our clients on ideal disciplinary practices that protect the rights of employers, while avoiding violating laws regarding discrimination, whistleblower protection, retaliation, and union activity.
McDonald’s and #MeToo: The Perils of Workplace Romance
With the recent news of the firing of McDonald’s CEO Steve Easterbrook for a consensual relationship with a subordinate, workplace romance is back...