Most of us intuitively know that insulting your boss on Facebook is probably not the best idea, but what about other job-related opinions we have? More to the point, can you be fired for posting them?
A recent National Labor Relations Board hearing found that “overly broad” company policies regarding employees' social media activity is unlawful, but not protected by federal labor laws.
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Former Penn State football coach Jerry Sandusky will spend the rest of his life behind bars after being sentenced Tuesday to 30 to 60 years in prison for his role in the Penn State sex-abuse case.
Arian Foster ran for 152 yards and a touchdown, and the Houston Texans beat the New York Jets, 23-17, in East Rutherford, N.J. on Monday night.
Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Sharon Osbourne
Age: 60
Occupation: Manager, Promoter, and Television Personality
Known For: Her longtime marriage to rock icon Ozzy Osbourne, appearing on the reality show 'The Osbournes,' co-hosting 'The Talk', being a former judge on 'America's Got Talent', and for being the mother of fellow television personality Kelly Osbourne
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1888 – The Washington Monument officially opens to the general public (More info)
1936 – Harnessing the power of the Colorado River, Hoover Dam begins sending electricity over transmission lines spanning 266 miles (More info)
On Sunday at Talladega, defending NASCAR Sprint Cup champ Tony Stewart set off a 25-car wreck, which somehow Matt Kenseth avoided, allowing him to come away with the win under caution. Fortunately this huge pile-up didn't lead to any infield confrontations, but quite often they do.
The NASCAR circuit has produced its fair share of high-profile feuds over the years (many involving Stewart). Most of the time, these disputes are settled with a few choice words and some mild jostling. On the other hand, it's never a huge surprise when two drivers come to blows after trading paint. Here's a look at a few of NASCAR's most memorable confrontations:
Drew Brees broke a long-standing NFL record, and several other teams won close games in the closing minutes on Sunday. Here's a recap of all of this week's games:
Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Matt Damon
Age: 43
Occupation: Actor, Screenwriter, and Activist
Known For: Winning an Oscar for co-writing 'Good Will Hunting' along with close friend Ben Affleck, starring in the 'Ocean's' trilogy and the 'Bourne' series of movies, and his charitable work with organizations such as the ONE Campaign, H2O Africa Foundation, and Water.org
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1871 – The Great Chicago Fire begins and goes on to kill 250 people, leave 100,000 people homeless, and destroy thousands of buildings (More info)
1956 – The New York Yankees' Don Larsen pitches the only perfect game in World Series history (More info)
