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On June 9, 2026, the U.S. House of Representatives passed what could be the most radical revision to the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) in its history. By a vote of 230-193, the House passed H.R. 5408—the Faster Labor Contracts Act (FLCA). The “aye” votes included every Democratic representative and 20 Republican representatives. The FLCA […]
Managing global workforce compliance is increasingly complex, with evolving labor laws, tax regulations, and reporting requirements posing significant risks. AI is transforming compliance by automating monitoring, reducing errors, and providing real-time insights to keep organizations ahead of regulatory changes. From payroll and tax filings to audit readiness, AI streamlines compliance while enabling HR teams to […]
Merger and acquisition (M&A) transactions are complex endeavors involving various legal, financial, and operational considerations. Among these considerations, labor and employment law and regulations play a crucial role in ensuring a smooth transition for both employers and employees. Whether it’s an asset purchase, a stock purchase, a merger, or another form of M&A deal, understanding […]
Even if you are in the right when you file a lawsuit against a former employee who admittedly took your trade secrets, sometimes the reward is simply not worth the expense. Here, an employer had a former manager dead to rights in misappropriating trade secrets but still couldn’t get a jury to award a dime. […]
Employers worried about the effect of a new joint employer rule are breathing a sigh of relief after a court blocked its implementation, and now employers using independent contractors may also be feeling better. A new rule from the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) would have made it harder for employers to avoid joint employment […]
Two years ago, in a memo issued by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), the agency’s general counsel signaled that one of the Board’s main priorities would be to scrutinize whether certain workplace policies unlawfully infringed on employees’ rights to engage in protected activity under Section 7 of the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA). Common […]
Two years ago, in a memo issued by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), the agency’s general counsel signaled that one of the Board’s main priorities would be to scrutinize whether certain workplace policies unlawfully infringed on employees’ rights to engage in protected activity under Section 7 of the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA). Common […]
On June 1, 2023, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a decision some have deemed a blow to the right to strike. The 8-1 decision crossed ideological lines, as both conservative and liberal members of the Court either joined the majority opinion or concurred. Strike In August 2017, the collective bargaining agreement between cement manufacturer Glacier […]
In its recently decided 2-1 decision, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) discussed additional remedies it may now consider in cases involving employers that have engaged in what the Board considers repeated or obvious disregard for employees’ rights under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA). The decision is consistent with NLRB General Counsel Jennifer Abruzzo’s […]
Generally speaking, you can prohibit your employees from engaging in certain activities (including social media use) during work hours or while using your equipment and/or communication systems—and discipline them for doing so.