WIRTW #636: the “what the heck” edition

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Another week, another podcast appearance. This week you can catch me on What the Heck is Happening in HR, discussing all things employee handbooks.

Here's what I read this past week that I think you should be reading, too.

The Fight to Unionize Starbucks in NYC is Heating Up — via Hell Gate

Is Chipotle's Shutdown Illegal Union Busting? Depends on Motive — via Bloomberg Law

UAW Accused of "Threatening and Intimidating" Members at Constitutional Convention — via LaborPains

What happened to the Apple store union campaign? — via The Verge

Apple promises workplace change following harassment claims — via TiPb

What Can Unions Do Now to Defend Abortion Rights? — via Workplace Fairness

Disney Signs Open Letter Advocating for Federal Same-Sex Marriage Rights — via Consequence

Managing Activism in the Workplace: Some Guiding Principles — via EntertainHR

Sex happens – now what? — via TLNT

Did disability bias motivate HR to fire an employee for sleepwalking into a colleague's hotel bed? — via Eric Meyer's The Employer Handbook Blog

Shopify Does Something No Business Should Ever Do: Fire via Email — via Evil HR Lady, Suzanne Lucas

Employer Asking About Family Members' COVID Test Results Is Illegal — via Screw You Guys, I'm Going Home

Seventh Circuit Decision Highlights the Importance of Designing a Legally Compliant PTO Policy — via Employment Law Lookout

Legal Bloggers May Be Assigned Unique Identification Number — via Real Lawyers Have Blogs