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The “I”s Have It: NLRB Says Don't Shred Those At-Will Disclaimers Just Yet
It is refreshing (surprising? relieving?) to see that the NLRB's Office of General Counsel is backing off the position that any at-will disclaimer violates the NLRA, and is willing to evaluate them on a case-by-case basis.
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Indianapolis Law Aims to Curb Temp 'Blacklisting'
The rule prohibits hotels from signing deals with contractors—such as staffing firms—that prevent the hotels from hiring the contractor's employees directly, according to city documents.
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Workers Take Aim at Walmart With Strikes
Walmart Stores Inc. workers are beginning strike actions in a lead-up to Black Friday (the shopping day after Thanksgiving) citing company attempts to squelch efforts by workers speaking out for better jobs.
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Seven New Labor Law Proposals to Keep an Eye On
Dozens of worker-friendly laws are making their way through the halls of Congress, including an unprecedented expansion of mandates on small employers, in some cases reaching businesses with as few as 15 employees.
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NLRB: Employer Social Media Policies Should not Bar Protected Worker Activity
… policies should not prohibit activity protected by federal labor law , but employees' comments generally are not protected ..... they prohibit the kinds of activity protected by federal labor law , such as the discussion of wages or working conditions …
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McCain Delays Vote on Labor Board Nominee
… International Union, would try to circumvent labor law through NLRB rulings. â This is probably ..... and the delicate balance in current labor law ,â the letter states. A chamber ..... Becker go beyond his approach to labor law . Steven Law, chief legal officer …
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Lady Gaga's Ex-Personal Assistant Sues Pop Star for Overtime Pay
… the middle of the tonight." O'Neill is suing Lady Gaga under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act and New York state labor law . In addition to the more than $379,000 in overtime, she is seeking an equal amount "in the form of liquidated damages …
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Employment Law Landscape Changes With Wal-Mart Ruling
… are constructed and defended,â said Gerald Maatman, a Chicago-based lawyer with Seyfarth Shaw, an employment and labor law firm. â The bar has been raised and tightened making it harder for plaintiffs to marshal the evidence needed for a class …
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Employee Facebook Complaints Protected by NLRA
… Section 7 of the act, to engage in concerted activity for their mutual aid or protection. The judge found that federal labor law protected employee communication "around the water cooler" and provided equal protection to comments posted on Facebook …
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NFL Players Deal Will Allow Workers' Compensation Claims in Other States
… players â will never let [the league] restrict our health and safety long term.â Mostly at issue is California's labor law , which has been the reason that several former pro football players file workers' comp claims in the state despite not …
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Heightened Union Activity Putting HR on Notice
… labor unions representing about 12 million workers. The proposed rule is “a very modest change to a seriously broken labor law ,” Goldstein says. “I think the effect on organizing is yet to be seen. I don’t think anyone expects this to have the same …
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NLRB Chicago Window Company Violated Labor Laws
… Windows & Doors Inc. violated federal labor law when it abruptly closed its Goose ..... highlighted problems with federal labor law , said Leah Fried, an organizer for ..... employer will pay for violating federal labor law ,â she said. â The frustrating thing …
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Pay Discrimination Case Could Expose Firms to Big Liabilities
Only one of the 29 cases on the U.S. Supreme Court 2006-2007 docket so far involves a labor law issue, but depending on how the court rules, it could wind up substantially costing employers. The justices have agreed to hear …
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Dissecting Pros, Cons of Card-Check Legislation
… efforts or illegally stall initial contract negotiations. Crain’s Chicago Business asked two Washington, D.C., labor law experts with opposing views on EFCA to discuss how life might change if it becomes law. Josh Goldstein is a spokesman …
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N.Y. Salesperson Contracts Under New Law, Better Get Them in Writing
A little-known change to New York state labor law could have a big impact on companies with large sales forces there. The law says that disputes over how much a salesperson makes …
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‘Supervisor’ Bill Likely To Face Battle In Senate
In another step toward reversing labor law rulings by judicial bodies, the House is on its way to passing a bill that would limit the number of employees who could be classified …
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Union Says Staffing Suit Could Cost $10 Million
The lawsuit claims workers were regularly not paid for all hours worked and were not paid required overtime.
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Teach Trust First
Leaders increasingly lack the skills needed to recognize and address employee discontent, which allows decisions and actions to appear unfair or potentially illegal even when they may not be.
