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The National Labor Relations Board is an independent agency of the United States federal government created in 1935 as part of the National Labor Relations Act. The Board consists of five presidentially-appointed members, who are charged with overseeing union elections and hearing complaints of unfair labor practices under the NLRA. less -

NLRB Set to Return to Obama Union Election Rules

McGlinchey Stafford on 8/20/2024

On April 1, 2020, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB or the Board) made various amendments to its rules and regulations governing blocking charges, the voluntary-recognition bar doctrine, and proof of majority support...more

2024 Employment Law Updates: Discussing FTC, NLRB, and Pay Equity Matters

DarrowEverett LLP on 8/7/2024

As we move into the latter half of 2024, several notable changes are shaking up employment law across the U.S. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is preparing to enforce a new rule banning most noncompete agreements starting...more

NLRB Rescinds 2020 “Election Protection Rule”

Littler on 7/31/2024

As anticipated, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) rescinded its April 1, 2020 Election Protection Rule, replacing it with the so-called “Fair Choice-Employee Voice Final Rule” on July 26, 2024....more

NLRB Proposes New Election Rules

Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck on 8/19/2019

This past week, the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”) proposed new election rules. These two rules, if passed, will ultimately further empower employees with the choice of whether they want union representation. As the...more

Proposed NLRB Rules Make It Easier for Employees to Exercise Choice About Representation

Stokes Wagner on 8/19/2019

On August 9, the National Labor Relations Board released three proposed new rules designed to ease employees’ ability to avoid unionization or decertify unions. The first amendment modifies the Board’s current policy...more

Round 1: NLRB Issues First Set of Proposed Rule Changes to Election Procedures

Ballard Spahr LLP on 8/16/2019

On August 12, 2019, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) issued a Notice of Proposed Rule Making, which seeks to amend the NLRB’s current regulations regarding union election procedures. The proposed rules are the first...more

The First Rollout of Proposed Amendments to the NLRB’s Election Rules

Franczek P.C. on 8/15/2019

On August 9, 2019, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) issued the first of its planned series of highly anticipated proposed amendments to its union election procedures. These proposed amendments follow the NLRB’s...more

NLRB Proposes Employer Friendly Changes to Union Election Rules

Akerman LLP - HR Defense on 8/14/2019

Employers may find it easier to remain union-free based on new rules proposed last week by the National Labor Relations Board for bringing unions into and out of the work place....more

National Labor Relations Board Issues New Proposed Rules

McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC on 8/13/2019

On August 9, 2019, the National Labor Relations Board announced a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking. The Notice, which was issued on August 12, 2019, covers three proposed rules. A majority of the Board is proposing to change...more

Board In Position to Review Union-Friendly Blocking Charge Policy

Benesch on 11/20/2017

The National Labor Relations Board (the “Board”) is poised to review a policy long-used by unions to stave off decertification elections. Under current Board policy, a union that has lost the support of its membership can...more

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