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NLRB Outlaws Captive Audience Meetings

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What employers should do to avoid violation - On November 13, 2024, the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB” or “the Board”) ruled that captive audience meetings— mandatory employer-sponsored meetings attempting to...more

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What a Republican Administration Could Mean for the NLRA

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With the change to a Republican administration, similar to the past, it is likely that we will see a change in enforcement of the National Labor Relations Act (“NLRA”)....more

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NLRB Rolling Back More Rules from the Trump Administration

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In its continuing repudiation of policies developed under the Trump Administration, the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB” or “Board”) has published its Fair Choice-Employee Voice Final Rule....more

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UK: What Do Labour's Current Employment Law Proposals Mean for Employers?

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As the UK general election, which must happen before the end of January 2025, approaches, we delve into the potential implications of a Labour government on employment law in Great Britain (Note, employment law is devolved to...more

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NLRB General Counsel Issues New Memo Further Expanding Penalties for Unfair Labor Practice Violations

Through Board decisions, rule making, and NLRB General Counsel’s (“GC”) memoranda, the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB” or “the Board”) continues to expand the potential penalties for employers found to have committed...more

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D.C. Circuit Clarifies Employer Communication Rights During Union Campaigns

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On March 1, 2024, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit clarified the rules that apply when employers distribute information and observe employees during union campaigns. The court found that a New York-based...more

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Argentina’s new president issues emergency decree on labour matters

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In November 2023, the economist Javier Milei was elected as the new president of Argentina. He took office in December 2023. One of his first measures was to issue an emergency decree that included a chapter dealing with...more

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Unions Are Seeking to Organize in Non-Traditional Industries, Including Financial Services

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Union organizing efforts are not limited to historical union strongholds such as manufacturing, construction, and the public sector. Even though unions currently represent only about 1.3% of the financial services industry,...more

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New York City Passes Bill Requiring Employers to Provide an “Employee Bill of Rights” to All Employees Regardless of Immigration...

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On December 3, 2023, the New York City Council passed a bill requiring the Department of Consumer and Worker Production (DCWP), in coordination with the Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs (MOIA), the New York City Commission...more

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NCAA Proposes Classifying Certain NCAA Student Athletes as Employees

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The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has been pushing hard to turn certain Division I college-level student-athletes into employees, at least for purposes of organizing and collective bargaining rights under the National...more

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New York Employers: Important Legislative Updates from Albany

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For New York employers, fall has brought with it more than just cooler temperatures, thanks to a wave of activity from Governor Kathy Hochul’s desk (after a busy legislative summer). Below, we highlight six significant...more

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New NLRB Rule Spells McTrouble for Some Employers

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The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has published a final rule regarding the Standard for Determining Joint-Employer Status under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA). This significant development clarifies how two...more

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National Labor Relations Board Addresses Joint Employer Standard

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The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) released a final rule on October 26, 2023, which addresses the standard under which two entities may be considered joint employers under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA). The...more

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NLRB Issues New Rule Broadening Joint-Employer Status

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The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) recently issued a final rule setting forth a new standard for joint-employer status under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA). The new rule, which is set to go into effect on...more

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Board Expands Definition of “Joint Employer” Yet Again

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The National Labor Relations Board (“Board”) published its final rule in the Federal Register, which has the effect of greatly expanding who may be considered a “joint employer” under the National Labor Relations Act (“Act”)....more

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Q3 Employment Law Updates: Enforcement Actions Bring Much for Employers to Consider

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The third quarter of 2023 has been pretty exciting as far as employment lawyers are concerned. Substantial regulations have been proposed and the pressure from federal agencies continues to rise. We will talk about some of...more

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Held Captive No More: New York Enacts Legislation Prohibiting Mandatory Meetings Regarding Employers’ Political (But Really Union)...

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Seyfarth Synopsis: On September 6, 2023, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed into law legislation that, effective immediately, prohibits employers from disciplining employees who refuse to participate in meetings concerning...more

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Closing loopholes or throwing lifelines…

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This instalment of our series on the Closing Loopholes Bill considers new measures aimed squarely at union empowerment. The Bill mandates rights for union workplace delegates that must be included in all Modern Awards and...more

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NLRB’s New Stericycle Inc. Decision Changes Workplace Rules Standards for Union and Non-Union Employers Alike

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On August 2, the National Labor Relations Board issued its decision in Stericycle, Inc., adopting a new legal standard for how the Board will evaluate workplace rules and policies that are challenged on the grounds that they...more

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Q2 Employment Law Updates: Non-Competes, Religious Accommodation and More

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So far, 2023 has been a wild ride for employers, a theme that looks to be continuing into the third quarter of the year. While certain predictions we made during Q1 came true in Q2 (we are looking at you, NLRB), others such...more

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Recent Decisions by the NLRB: Harsher Penalties for Employers Who Repeatedly Violate Labor Law, More Leniency for Worker Outbursts...

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As expected, in the last month the National Labor Relations Board has continued to issue decisions that reverse Trump-era precedents and expand the protections available to employees and unions. In Noah’s Ark Processors, LLC...more

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Chicago City Council Passes Ordinance Requiring Nonprofit Contractors to Enter into Labor Peace Agreement with Unions

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On March 15, 2023, the Chicago City Council overwhelmingly voted to approve an ordinance requiring labor peace agreements between workers and Chicago-funded nonprofit organizations providing critical public health and social...more

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February Tip of the Month: NLRB Ruling Affects Nondisparagement and Confidentiality Provisions

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On February 21, 2023, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB or the Board) issued a significant decision that dramatically affects employers’ ability to include nondisparagement and confidentiality provisions in separation...more

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Union Organizing is on the Rise: What Florida Employers Need to Know

In recent years, there has been a surge in new union organizing efforts and tactics to unionize and organize employers around the country. From Amazon workers in Jacksonville to Starbucks employees in 280 stores and counting,...more

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The Practical NLRB Advisor – Fall 2022

In the last issue of the Ogletree Deakins Practical NLRB Advisor, we utilized this space to remark that the current general counsel’s (GC) multifaceted and radical agenda posed genuine institutional issues for the National...more

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