Labor Relations / Unions

Who will be the next Secretary of Labor?

11/17/2016

These three are among the names being floated as possible nominees to become the Trump administration’s Secretary of Labor, according to Politico.com.

More joint employer blues for McDonald’s parent company

11/14/2016

Labor organizers claim they have named McDonald’s Corp. as a defendant in a series of sexual harassment complaints.

Injunction temporarily blocks federal contractor disclosure rule

10/27/2016

A Texas judge has issued a preliminary injunction preventing a rule from taking effect that would have required federal contractors to inform Uncle Sam of any accusations of labor law violations lodged against them in the previous three years.

Joint employer? Limit control over workers

10/27/2016

If you want to avoid being considered a joint employer, limit the degree of control you exert.

Business groups want to stop contractor disclosure regulations

10/18/2016

A group of business associations has asked a federal court in Texas to issue a temporary restraining order to block an Obama administration rule requiring federal contractors to disclose previous labor law violations.

Union accepted practice? That kills FLSA claim

10/17/2016

In a rare case showing that there may be some benefit to having a unionized workplace, a court has refused to consider whether employees should be paid for time spent putting on and taking off protective clothing.

Employment law in the news for New York employers

10/12/2016

A recent ruling from the National Labor Relations Board will affect New York colleges and universities. New state regulations will affect all employers that use paycards to pay their employees.

Complaints against McDonald’s bring EEOC into joint-employer fight

10/12/2016

A new front has opened in the war to determine if McDonald’s, along with its franchisees, is liable as a joint employer for employment law violations.

2nd union initiation fee OK

09/29/2016

Even if union members quit their union, they still have the right to be represented in workplace disputes.

Is it true that California law requires us to give employees a way to work sitting down?

09/26/2016

Q. An employee recently complained that I was violating California’s “suitable seating law” by requiring him to stand throughout his shift. Am I required to let my employees sit?