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Experts say federal labor law protects employees banding together for a political cause that relates to their job, regardless of union status. While the National Football League debates how to handle players who kneel during the national anthem, experts say players' show of solidarity has broader implications and spotlights the "concerted activity" right employees have to challenge their employers. The New York Times (free-article access for SmartBrief readers) (10/12)
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Engaging the integrated workforce at Tech Data When Tech Data purchased Avnet Technology Solutions, the company integrated Technology Solutions' flexible leave-time policy with Tech Data's diversity and inclusion efforts to help engage the workforce and strengthen the business, says Beth Simonetti, Tech Data's chief HR officer. "This acquisition is all about the talent and the relationships and the intellectual property that they bring to the table," she says. CRN (US) (10/11)
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Australian hotel adds first canine ambassador Mr. Walker, an affable 18-month-old former guide dog, is the Melbourne Park Hyatt's first canine concierge, greeting guests, accompanying them on morning walks and attending client meetings in the hotel. Mr. Walker also serves as an official advocate of his alma mater, Guide Dogs Victoria. Mashable (10/10)
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