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April 16, 2026

Barclay Damon Live: Labor & Employment Podcast—"Is Your Employee Handbook (and Code of Conduct) Putting You at Risk?"

In this episode, Rosemary Enright and Michael Sciotti continue their conversation about employee handbooks, here diving deeper into codes of conduct. It’s true, the code of conduct can create legal risk if it’s overly broad, vague, or attempts to list every possible rule. Rosemary and Mike suggest balancing clear expectations with practical prohibitions. Topics include challenges regarding policies on disrespect, insubordination, cannabis and alcohol, and workplace safety. The conversation emphasizes that context, consistency, and common sense are essential when disciplining employees, particularly given NLRB standards, whistleblower protections, and the realities of different workplace cultures. Listen in to learn more.

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