2 interesting developments for DOL's overtime rule, injunction
Two very interesting things happened involving the DOL’s overtime rule while you were out of the office over the holidays.
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President Biden’s State of the Union address was on Feb. 7. His speech focused on issues like the economy, education and immigration. But a significant portion of his address was dedicated to “beginning to restore the dignity of work.” He called for increased benefits and workers’ rights. Here’s what you need to know from the…
From political ads to campaign signs as far as the eye can see, there was no avoiding the 2022 midterm elections this year. No matter what side you’re on, the laws and legislations that were passed on November 8 have sweeping effects for the rest of the country. As an HR pro, it’s important to…
We’ve already seen legislation introduced with the sole purpose of getting Obamacare’s controversial “Cadillac tax” tossed. Now an impressive alliance has come together to put pressure on Congress to make sure that repeal actually takes place.
Under the National Labor Relations Act, employers cannot interfere with or restrain employees in the exercise of their rights under the statute. At the same time, the law does not prevent employers from expressing opinions, so long as there is “no threat of reprisal or force or promise of benefit.” In this case, a federal…
Here’s a case that shows how potentially dangerous the National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB) agenda really is. Besides making it easier for unions to organize, it’s issuing rulings that contradict the guidance put forth by other federal agencies.
One federal agency continues to take the shredder to common, and seemingly harmless, employer policies. And this time, it may have made its most head-scratching move of them all.
Workplace harassment is virtually an epidemic these days — the EEOC says a third of the nearly 100,000 charges it receives annually now include a harassment allegation. But the agency’s taking steps to help both workers and managers handle the problem.
The move toward a federal ban on non-compete agreements inched forward with the issuance of a new government memo that says the use of these agreements usually violates the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA). Jennifer Abruzzo, who is general counsel at the National Labor Relations Board, issued the memo. Though she technically acts independently from…
The Obama administration’s pro-union beat goes on: The Department of Labor’s planning to implement new, stricter rules for U.S. employers trying to respond to union organizing efforts.
Whether you’re a fan of organized labor or not, you’re going to want to see what the DOL just posted to YouTube.
How closely are you watching your employees? If it’s too closely, the feds may be watching you – and may soon be taking more aggressive action to stop it. The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) just issued a memo announcing an intent to protect employees “from intrusive or abusive electronic monitoring and automated management practices.”…
What’s the potential cost to employers for labor law violations? Maybe more than you think, as a new decision from the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) shows. The board said victims of labor law violations are entitled to be compensated for all “direct or foreseeable pecuniary harm” that is the result of illegal labor practices…
The National Labor Relations Board new election rules, dubbed the “ambush election” or “quickie election” rules by critics, is a big windfall for unions. So, naturally, the GOP is staunchly opposed to them.
Hollywood’s latest drama – a simultaneous strike by screenwriters and actors – hasn’t been seen since 1960, before most of today’s workforce was even born. As you’ve probably heard, the Writers Guild of America (WGA) went on strike in early May, and the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (more commonly known…
And the paper trail rolls on for HR and Benefits pros, thanks to a new rule that took effect April 3.
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