May 12, 2017
NP Privacy Partner
Author(s): Stephanie M. Caffera, Christopher G. Gegwich, Steven M. Richard, Christopher J. Moro
Employer’s right to drug free workplace outweighs employee’s right to privacy, NLRB upholds termination of employee who hurled obscenities at management representative, FBI warns universities of fraud schemes, and FTC launches website to help small businesses combat cyber attacks. Here’s what’s trending in data privacy and cybersecurity.
On April 26, 2017, West Virginia Governor Jim Justice signed into law the West Virginia Safer Workplace Act (the “Act”), which authorizes employers to drug test their workforce and take adverse employment actions for positive results.—Christopher G. Gegwich and Christopher J. Moro
Our Employment Law alert offers guidance to employers on best practices in the face of conflicting and evolving decisions regarding employee social media use.—Stephanie M. Caffera, Christopher G. Gegwich, Alexander E. Gallin
Universities and students are common targets for phishing and social engineering scams.—Steven M. Richard
The FTC’s new website offers practical and informative guidance on how small businesses can identify, prevent, and respond to cyber threats. —Steven M. Richard
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