Category: DOL

After Removel of NLRB GC Peter Robb, Board Continues to Move Pro-Union

Posted by Phillip Wilson | Feb 25, 2021 | DOL, Legal, NLRB

The removal of NLRB General Counsel, Peter Robb, by the Biden administration was unprecedented. Some have predicted that legal challenges to his forced removal could impede the Biden board, but apparently the pro-union...

Social Media Policy Clarified Regarding Protected Activity; Incorrect Employee Classification Not A Labor Violation; DOL Proposes LM-2 LF

Posted by Phillip Wilson | Oct 22, 2020 | DOL, Legal, NLRB

Social media policy received additional clarification when the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) overruled an administrative law judge (ALJ) in Bemis Co., Inc. In the decision, the board indicated its willingness to look at...

NLRB Considers Changing Contract Bar Doctrine and Other Developments

Posted by Phillip Wilson | Sep 24, 2020 | Courts, DOL, Legal, Unions

In July the NLRB announced it was considering changing the contract bar doctrine, and would be accepting comments until September 22nd. The board recently announced it is extending the deadline for comments to October 21st. The...

NLRB Warns That Covid-19 Can’t Be Used As a Cover To Mistreat Employees; FFCRA Revisions

Posted by Phillip Wilson | Sep 24, 2020 | DOL, Legal, NLRB

National Labor Relations Board General Counsel Peter Robb sent a clear warning to employers to tread carefully in using pandemic related issues as cover to mistreat employees. Robb released a memo outlining nine recent cases in...

DOL Proposes Worker Classification Rule; California Still Figuring Out How To Enforce A.B. 5.

Posted by Phillip Wilson | Sep 24, 2020 | DOL, Gig Economy, Industry, Legal

The Department of Labor has proposed a rule that will set a framework for employers “to designate workers as independent contractors or employees who are eligible for minimum wage and overtime protections.” The proposal has...