The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) was created in 1935 by the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA). It holds itself out as neutral and independent — a federal agency “where [most private sector] employees, employers and unions can file charges alleging illegal behavior, or file petitions seeking an election regarding union representation.”
Archives for October 21, 2020
Employees Voting in the Upcoming Election
With the election coming on Tuesday, Nov. 3, a large number of Americans are expected to cast their ballots. The United States Election Project estimates that a record-setting 150 million – or 65 percent of the U.S. population – will vote. This is the highest percentage of eligible voters in more than 100 years. The Washington Post estimated that two weeks before Election Day, at least 31.4 million had already voted.
Workplace Etiquette In the Office and Remote
The Do’s and Don’ts of Workplace Etiquette
What to Do When Your Coworker Brings Up Politics
Take a breath. It’s going to be okay.
Jumbo Supermarket Will Pay $20,000 to Settle EEOC Age Discrimination Suit
M1 5100 Corp., a grocery store doing business as JUMBO in Greenacres, Fla., has agreed to pay $20,000 and provide equitable relief to settle an age discrimination suit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the federal agency announced today.
After the Pandemic, a Revolution in Education and Work Awaits
Providing more Americans with portable health care, portable pensions and opportunities for lifelong learning is what politics needs to be about post-Nov. 3.
Your Work Friends Knew Exactly What Kind of Week You’d Had
A future without chats in the office kitchen seems pretty lonely.
What Employee Speech Is Protected at Work?
Educate yourself and your employees on the types of speech that are protected in the workplace.
How the EEOC Impacts Small Businesses
Learn what the EEOC protects so your small business can maintain compliance.
Racial-Discrimination Settlements Usually Came With an NDA. That’s Changing.
Building on the attitude shift spurred by #MeToo, employees demand exit agreements permit them to speak out about their alleged discrimination, and companies reconsider confidentiality restrictions.
How male bosses are having lightbulb moments about flexible working
Lockdown has shown people can be productive away from the office with hours that fit their family life – and they’ll be happier for it
‘My Boss Never Praises My Work’
Dear Boss: I work as an assistant for the development team of a nonprofit. I’ve been in this role five years.
How to get along with your boss while working remotely
There’s one person at work you need to have a good relationship with for the sake of your career: your boss.
1 in 4 American workers has thought about quitting over Covid-19 stress, poll says
The Covid-19 pandemic has caused the world unfathomable stress, but a recent survey of workers points to where the virus has really applied pressure.
Study Finds Surge In Misuse of Fentanyl, Heroin and Nonprescribed Opioids During COVID-19 Pandemic
According to a new Quest Diagnostics Health Trends study published on October 8, 2020, the misuse of fentanyl, heroin and nonprescribed opioids has increased during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The study analyzed more than 872,000 de-identified lab results from all 50 states and the District of Columbia. The researchers compared drug
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