There was little doubt that the current National Labor Relations Board (NLRB or the “Board”) would overrule the Trump-era test in The Boeing Company for evaluating work rules in favor of a more employee-friendly standard. The...more
Court Remands NLRB Decision for Failing to Distinguish Contrary Precedent - A shift in the political party at the White House generally means a corresponding shift in philosophy for the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). ...more
BakerHostetler’s COVID-19 Labor and Employment Issues Task Force issued a set of FAQs on March 18, 2020, March 30, 2020 and April 6, 2020 regarding general legal issues concerning the COVID-19 pandemic. Below are new FAQs...more
The NLRB’s General Counsel Provides Guidance on the Duty to Bargain in Emergency Situations - Regardless of the industry, the COVID-19 pandemic is wreaking havoc on businesses across the country and requiring many employers...more
BakerHostetler’s COVID-19 Labor and Employment Issues Task Force issued a set of FAQs on March 18, 2020 and another on March 30, 2020 regarding general legal issues concerning the COVID-19 pandemic....more
4/7/2020
/ Collective Bargaining ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) ,
Hiring & Firing ,
Layoffs ,
NLRB ,
Paid Leave ,
Sick Leave ,
Unemployment Benefits ,
Unemployment Insurance ,
Unions
BakerHostetler’s COVID-19 Labor and Employment Issues Task Force issued a set of frequently asked questions (FAQs) on March 18, 2020, regarding general legal issues concerning the COVID-19 pandemic. Below are new FAQs that...more
3/31/2020
/ Collective Bargaining ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) ,
Hiring & Firing ,
Layoffs ,
NLRB ,
Paid Leave ,
Sick Leave ,
Unemployment Benefits ,
Unemployment Insurance ,
Unions
Following sweeping bipartisan support from Congress, on Wednesday, March 18, 2020, President Donald Trump signed into law H.R. 6201, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA)....more
BakerHostetler’s COVID-19 Employment Issues Task Force will continue to provide updates on the legal issues concerning the COVID-19 pandemic, as they become available....more
In an unprecedented move with far-reaching implications for employers, the House passed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, which expands Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) coverage and provides paid sick leave to...more
Welcome to the fall edition of the BakerHostetler Quarterly New York Employment Law Newsletter. We are pleased to share our analysis of some key employment trends, in-depth discussions regarding recent developments and what...more
10/8/2019
/ Anti-Harassment Policies ,
Domestic Violence ,
Employee Training ,
Failure to Accommodate ,
Hairstyle Discrimination ,
Hiring & Firing ,
Independent Contractors ,
Job Applicants ,
Medical Marijuana ,
Misclassification ,
NLRA ,
NLRB ,
Race Discrimination ,
Salary/Wage History ,
Sexual Harassment ,
State Labor Laws ,
Wage and Hour ,
Wage Theft
Labor Board Ditches the “Clear and Unmistakable Waiver” Standard in Favor of the Employer-Friendly “Contract Coverage” Test -
2019 has been the “Summer of Love” for employers at the Trump-administration National Labor...more