While union organizing among students flourished under President Biden’s labor board, colleges and universities face unresolved issues, including compliance with other federal laws.[1] In Vanderbilt University v. National...more
Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island lawmakers were busy throughout 2024 enacting labor and employment-related legislation already impacting the workplace. Understanding these critical legal updates is essential for...more
12/16/2024
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As employers anticipate possible changes in labor policy stemming from the recent presidential election, they should also consider two recent National Labor Relations Board (Board) decisions and a General Counsel (GC)...more
On October 7, 2024, the National Labor Relations Board’s (Board) General Counsel, Jennifer Abruzzo, issued a memorandum urging the Board to find certain non-compete provisions unlawful and to remedy any related infringement...more
With the 2024 election fast approaching, and political news exploding, manufacturers are asking an important question: What is the role of political bobbleheads, pins, stickers, and discussions in the workplace?...more
7/25/2024
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With many legal changes forthcoming on the national horizon, it is critical for employers to ensure that they are familiar with the new laws that were passed in 2023 and the first quarter of 2024. The following list...more
In just over a year following its enactment, employees across the country have filed a bevy of lawsuits, including class actions, alleging violations of the Providing Urgent Maternal Protections for Nursing Mothers Act (PUMP...more
4/30/2024
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Illinois has rung in the new year by mandating some of the most progressive employee leave requirements in the nation. Effective January 1, 2024, Illinois’s Paid Leave for All Workers Act will require nearly all Illinois...more