By Eric B. Meyer Remember last month when I told you about how the National Labor Relations Board concluded that an employer could not maintain a workplace … Read more
A Yelp for Help on Social Media Costs Her a Job — at Yelp
By Eric B. Meyer On Sunday, my Google Alert for “Fired AND Facebook OR Twitter” yielded several related stories that scratched my itch: “I can’t afford to … Read more
NLRB Rules That Employees Can Legally Record Most Workplace Conversations
By Eric B. Meyer There was a time when a secret recording in the workplace implied an expectation of privacy in whatever conversation was recorded. But, … Read more
The On-Demand Economy: Revising the Rules For Independent Contractors
The on-demand economy is booming. Nearly 50 million Americans now self-identify as independent professionals in some form or fashion, and market analysis … Read more
Should You Send Out Temps During A Strike?
Having a problem collecting? Wondering about your non-compete agreements? Should you check references and do background checks? Jeffrey Allen can help … Read more
Court Finds That Employer’s Anti-Union Communication Was Lawful
By Nelson D. Cary and Liz Cramer A federal appellate court, the Richmond, Virginia-based Fourth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, recently reigned-in the … Read more
New Bill Would Greatly Expand Penalties, Remedies for Unfair Labor Practices
By Eric B. Meyer It’s seen by some as making labor organizing akin to a civil right. “Woo hoo!” said none of you. On Wednesday, Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., … Read more
You’re Not the Boss of Me? Well, the NLRB May Disagree
By Gregory D. Hanscom With a few key strokes last month, the National Labor Relations Board, in a 3-2 decision down party lines, wiped away years of … Read more
ASA Downplays Unionizing Significance of NLRB Joint Employer Decision
Thursday’s decision by the National Labor Relations Board broadening the criteria for joint employer status may not have much impact on staffing … Read more
NLRB Decision Opens the Door to Make Agencies, Clients Joint Employers
In a 3-2 decision, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) announced a broad new standard for determining whether two businesses are “joint employers” … Read more