President Joe Biden began his election campaign in a union hall in Pittsburgh and pledged on the eve of the election to be “the most pro-union president you’ve even seen.” As immediate evidence of his intent to make good on that pledge, it is being reported that one of his
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Immediate Changes at the NLRB
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Bloomberg and other sources are reporting over the last hour that the Biden administration has asked National Labor Relations Board General Counsel Peter Robb, a Trump appointee to resign. Over the last few weeks, there have been rumors that unions have been pushing Biden to
Top Five Labor Law Developments for December 2020
Directing a union election among dockworkers and clerks at a California distribution center, a National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) official rejected the employer’s argument that an appropriate unit must also include drivers working out of the same facility.
Minority Unions – A Major Concern for Employers in 2021 and Beyond?
Recent media reports have covered the relatively new phenomenon of minority labor unions. These are not traditional unions in the sense of formal organizing, National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) certification, and exclusive collective bargaining rights. Rather, they are organizations made up of groups of individuals (including traditional employees, temporary
What Real Estate Industry Owners, Operators can Expect from NLRB and DOL Under Biden Administration
The concept of “joint employment” is an important workplace legal issue and often arises in the real estate industry because industry employers want to avoid liability for another business’s employees’ legal claims.
union kNOw – December 2020
Union membership in the United States has dropped to about 6.5% of private sector workers, after peaking at about 35% in the 1970s. Yet, Gallup polls show steadily increasing approval of unions, from 48% in 2009 to 65% in 2020.
The Practical NLRB Advisor – Issue 16, Fall 2020
In this issue Brian in Brief NLRB Decision Places Limits on Section 7 Protection GC Urges Consistent Review of Pre-Recognition Agreements New NLRB Investigations Protocols Issued Board Still Mulls Changes to Contract-Bar Doctrine Other NLRB Developments
Is Employer’s Unilateral Change Protected by Labor Law’s ‘Contract Coverage’ Standard?
Whether an employer’s unilateral change to employee procedures violates the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) is determined by whether the change “falls within the compass or scope of contract language that grants the employer the right to act unilaterally,” the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has emphasized in a recent case.
Why Is ‘Scabby the Rat’ a Legal Dilemma?
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) had invited briefs on bannering and displays of “Scabby the Rat,” the giant roadside inflatable rat (or other gruesome creature) used in many labor disputes. At issue is the conflicting labor law principles distinguishing between lawful publicity of a dispute and unlawful coercive conduct.
Top Five Labor Law Developments for November 2020
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) provided guidance on the propriety of mail or manual ballot elections. Aspirus Keweenaw, 370 NLRB No. 45 (Nov. 9, 2020).
Beltway Buzz, December 4, 2020
The Beltway Buzz is a weekly update summarizing labor and employment news from inside the Beltway and clarifying how what’s happening in Washington, D.C. could impact your business.
Change in President Likely to Bring Changes in Labor Law, Workplace Risks
A new president in the White House is likely to affect workplace risks for employers and their insurance providers. EPLI carriers and brokers have worked to develop risk management strategies to address workplace law claims, and potential changes they need to keep an eye out for include ones at the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) and the Department of Labor (DOL).
The Practical NLRB Advisor: Fall 2020
Ogletree Deakins’ Traditional Labor Relations Practice Group is pleased to announce the publication of the Fall 2020 issue of the Practical NLRB Advisor. This issue offers insight into the future of labor policy in the wake of a politically polarized presidential election year and a sharply divided electorate. Even though
Beltway Buzz: 2021 Labor and Employment Forecast
The Beltway Buzz is a weekly update summarizing labor and employment news from inside the Beltway and clarifying how what’s happening in Washington, D.C. could impact your business.
Top Five Labor Law Developments for October 2020
Thus far in 2020, unions prevailed in mail ballot elections at the same rate as in-person elections. According to an October 16 Bloomberg report, although voter participation was low, unions won seven out of 10 National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) elections regardless of whether the election was conducted by mail ballot or in-person (manual) ballot.
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