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Managing Office Romances: RPJ’s Ethan Krasnoo Outlines Flexible Policy Approaches in “Health Payer Specialist”

In a recent interview for Health Payer Specialist, RPJ's Ethan Krasnoo explores the challenges companies face in managing office romances, noting that rigid “no-dating” policies can create difficulties for both employees and employers. He illustrates this with the example of a married couple who had worked for a company for...

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Alice K. Jump Featured in HR Brew Article on Legal Risks of Disciplining Employees for Social Media Activity

RPJ’s Alice K. Jump was recently featured in an article from HR Brew examining how employers should approach disciplining workers for social media activity in today’s polarized climate. Ms. Jump observed that while many employees mistakenly believe their online speech is fully shielded by the First Amendment, private employers (unlike...

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Navigating Speech Protections for Private Employees in New York: Legal Rights, Limitations, and Practical Guidance

by Hannah R. Brefeld To say the last few weeks’ news cycle contained endless amounts of discourse regarding Charlie Kirk’s September 10, 2025 assassination would be an understatement. We have seen differing responses from both ends of the political spectrum, with some calling for gun reform and highlighting Kirk’s more...

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DEI ≠ DOA: It’s All About the Design

by Tyla A. Swinton Federal contractors who want to continue receiving federal funding, while also maintaining their diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (“DEIA”) policies and programs, can often feel like they are juggling glass balls.  And conservative campaigns that push companies to eradicate DEIA programs entirely, add another level of...

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