What does it mean if a union makes a “demand for recognition,” or “request for voluntary recognition” to an employer? What does a union mean when it says it has a “showing of interest” or “proof of majority support” or...more
On April 1, 2020, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) finalized its prior Notice of Proposed Rulemaking from August 12, 2019, enacting several significant changes to its union election procedures. Generally, these...more
On May 21, 2018, the U.S. Supreme Court held that employees can waive their right to participate in a collective action under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). This is a major victory for employers seeking to limit...more
At this moment the Supreme Court is considering a consolidated appeal from three federal circuits that have split on the question of whether employees may waive their rights to file a collective action lawsuit under the...more