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...
Read MoreRight-to-work laws were enacted to give workers the autonomy to decide whether or not they will join a union and pay union dues. But even in states where such legislation is passed, issues around dues deduction still exist. This...
Read MoreOn August 13, the NLRB General Counsel’s office issued a number of new and interesting advice memoranda. An advice memorandum issues when a region asks the General Counsel’s office for advice about how to resolve an unfair labor...
Read MoreThe NLRB retains the current GOP majority as Marvin Kaplan and Lauren McFerran are confirmed to the board. Kaplan’s new term will expire in August 2025 and McFerran’s in December 2024. The DOL and the NLRB have both issued...
Read MoreThe Covid-driven legislation has created another layer of regulation of the labor management process, especially the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). A federal court recently struck down portions of the FFCRA...
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