Well, it finally happened. Google workers have unionized. The move is especially noteworthy because the professional workforce of Silicon Valley isn’t … Read more
Legal Update: Abusive Conduct Is Not Protected Activity
Recently, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) released the decision General Motors LLC and Charles Robinson (GM), which is significant not only for … Read more
Tie Goes to the Employer: NLRB Overrules Past Precedent Regarding Dual-Marked Ballots
The National Labor Relations Board (“Board” or “NLRB”) on Wednesday, May 13, 2020, overruled decades of convoluted Board precedent regarding “dual-marked … Read more
NLRB Decisions Restore Employers’ Right to Use Work Rules to Control Workplace
During the last half of May 2020, the National Labor Relations Board (Board) issued four decisions upholding the legality of employer facially neutral work … Read more
Think You Know the NLRB’s Social Media Rules? Take Eric’s Quiz
Note: Last month, Eric crafted a social media quiz testing your understanding of the NLRB rules around social media policies. The link to the quiz is at … Read more
NLRB Revises Test For Independent Contractor Status
In a significant ruling which will benefit companies, the National Labor Relations Board last Friday revised the test it uses for determining whether … Read more
9 Ways the NLRB Is Making It Easier to Revise Your Handbook
If you’re new to the field, you’ll have to take our word on it, but HR-compliance professionals know that drafting a 100% compliant employee handbook got a … Read more
NLRB Issues New Guidance on How It Will Interpret Handbook Rules
Last week, NLRB General Counsel Peter Robb issued a lengthy 20-page memorandum (GC 18-04) providing detailed guidance regarding enforcement of “Handbook … Read more
NLRB Says It Will Craft a New Joint-Employer Rule
Editor’s note: In December, on a 3-2 vote the NLRB overturned an earlier decision setting a new standard for when two organizations will be found to … Read more
NLRB Throws Out Joint Employer Liability Decision, Leaving Browning-Ferris as the Rule
December’s joint employer decision by the NLRB which overturned an earlier case expanding joint employer liability was vacated today after an opinion … Read more