By Michael J, Lotito Perhaps sensing former recess appointee Sharon Block‘s confirmation to the National Labor Relations Board would be an uphill … Read more
NLRB Revisits the Definition of an Independent Contractor
By Nelson D. Cary Employees are permitted to join unions. Independent contractors are not. Thus, whether a particular working relationship involves an … Read more
Senate Bill Seeks to Reform the National Labor Relations Board
So, earlier this week it was all about House Republicans introducing legislation to constrain the enforcement efforts of the EEOC. Now, it seems that some … Read more
EEOC, Mexican Consulates Join to Provide Guidance, Training, Checks
By Mel M. C. Cole What started as a local effort has now become a national endeavor, as the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the Mexican … Read more
Senate Grills Former Recess Appointment Renominated to NLRB
By Michael J. Lotito A day after the U.S. Senate returned from its summer recess, the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions held a … Read more
Yes, Employees Can Curse Their Boss on Facebook and Get Away With It
By Eric B. Meyer Can an employee curse out their boss on Facebook and get away with it? It’s easier than you think. Indeed, a recent decision from … Read more
Union Representation Applies to Referrals for Drug/Alcohol Tests
By Dale L. Deitchler The National Labor Relations Board in late July ruled that so-called “Weingarten rights” – the general right of a unionized employee … Read more
NLRB General Counsel Goes After McDonalds and Business Franchises
By Michael J. Lotito In a move that could have a dramatic impact on the franchise business model, National Labor Relations Board General Counsel Richard … Read more
Supreme Court: President Was Wrong to Make NLRB Recess Appointments
By Eric B. Meyer In a unanimous opinion delivered yesterday in the case NLRB v. Noel Canning, the United States Supreme Court concluded that President … Read more
The Ongoing Struggle to Implement Workplace Anti-Bullying Policies
By Howard Mavity Workplace and school violence events have contributed to our increasing national conversation about “bullying.” Recently, NPR quoted a … Read more