Union organizing often begins quietly, not with a single formal act, but through gradual shifts in day-to-day workplace dynamics. For employers navigating these early stages, what they communicate to employees and how they communicate it becomes critically important. The National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) protects employees’ rights to organize, but it also allows employers to […]
Employers are increasingly turning to employees as brand ambassadors on social media, asking them to promote products and services across different platforms. Employee influencers can offer a cost-effective way to reach audiences with an authentic voice, but these programs can also create legal and compliance risks. Before launching an employee influencer program, employers should consider […]
Rosenberger v. Berks Plastic Surgery Institute, P.C., No. 21-16638 (Berks Cty. C.C.P. July 27, 2026) (Nevius, J.) A captain of the ship can be on dry land, but wearing the stripes in the operating room does not make one a surgeon. For anyone handling medical malpractice cases in Berks County, the Rosenberger v. Berks Plastic […]
McNees Chair Brian Jackson recently appeared on the PNC C-Speak: The Language of Executives podcast to discuss his approach to leadership, decision-making, and building a collaborative, multigenerational workplace. During the conversation, Brian discussed the importance of considering diverse perspectives, building consensus, and creating opportunities for people at all career stages to contribute. Drawing on his […]
School districts continue to face an evolving legal landscape surrounding transgender student policies, parental rights, and student privacy. Education attorney Jeffrey Sultanik was recently quoted in The Philadelphia Inquirer about a complaint filed with the U.S. Department of Education challenging the Pennsbury School District’s policy and its handling of a student’s gender identity. Jeff noted […]
With increasing hostility on social media platforms, many companies are looking to tighten social media policies and step up monitoring to manage reputational risk. Labor and employment attorney Micah Saul was recently quoted in The Washington Post discussing how employees are increasingly facing disciplinary action for social media activity. Micah, who regularly speaks on emerging […]
Member Sandy Garfinkel, co-chair of McNees’ privacy and data security group, was quoted in a Law360 article discussing the February cyberattack on Pennsylvania courts’ website and the recent uptick in denial-of-service attacks, The article, “Pa. Courts’ Site Mostly Back Online Amid ‘Battle’ With Hackers,” discusses the attack with comments by Garfinkel about cybersecurity defenses still […]
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