Labor Relations / Unions

NLRB rules ‘captive-audience’ meetings unlawful

11/18/2024

The much-anticipated decision overturned a 76-year-old precedent and is sure to amplify criticism that the NLRB is too pro-union.

NLRB mandate: Amend stay-or-pay rules by Dec. 6

10/25/2024

Offering especially generous benefits such as paying a signing bonus, reimbursing college tuition, covering relocation expenses or providing costly training can certainly buy employees’ loyalty. But if you try to cement that loyalty with penalties for quitting before an agreed-upon period of time has passed, you may soon find yourself facing a National Labor Relations Board unfair labor practice charge.

Fed agencies by the numbers for FY 2024

10/15/2024

The EEOC, National Labor Relations Board and OSHA have released new statistics on their activities during federal fiscal year 2024, which ran from Oct. 1, 2023, to Sept. 30, 2024.

Judge enjoins NLRB in-house trial over constitutional challenge

10/10/2024

The Supreme Court ruled that agency trials conducted by administrative law judges appointed by the agency violated the constitutional right to trial by jury. Since then, some employers have questioned the process that agencies like the NLRB use when charging employers with violating laws including the NLRA.

McFerran’s renomination as NLRB chair under fire over divisive speech

07/15/2024

As NLRB chair, Lauren McFerran’s leadership has drawn fire from business interests who contend the board’s recent rulings have run roughshod over employer rights. That has put her renomination in a precarious spot.

McFerran nominated to serve third term on NLRB

07/01/2024

National Labor Relations Board Chair Lauren McFerran’s current term doesn’t end until December. However, if the Senate confirms her nomination again, it will ensure the NLRB retains a Democratic majority until at least August 2026, even if presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump defeats Biden in November.

Supreme Court Starbucks ruling reins in NLRB

06/17/2024

In a unanimous decision handed down June 13, the U.S. Supreme Court made it harder for the National Labor Relations Board to intervene in employers’ decisions.

Beware the sweeping power of that other federal agency: The NLRB

06/03/2024

The NLRB doesn’t have to file lawsuits to force compliance. In fact, it manages its entire enforcement process by itself. It investigates and gathers information, determines whether a violation occurred and, if so, decides on the punishment. The NLRB is, in effect, the judge, jury and executioner of unfair labor practices cases.

Court: Your policy can require employees to keep ‘spy cams’ turned on

05/28/2024

A federal court has upheld an employer’s handbook rule requiring full-time camera monitoring of employees. The ruling is a victory for employers who want to track the behavior of employees they can’t directly observe.

Biden vetoes resolution blocking NLRB joint-employer rule

05/20/2024

The rule would have made it easier for workers filing unfair labor practices charges to claim they work for more than one employer.