On July 24, William B. Cowen, the acting general counsel (GC) of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB or Board), issued GC Memorandum 25-08 (Memo) to the Board’s regional offices (Regions) to provide guidance on...more
8/13/2025
/ Employer Liability Issues ,
Employer Responsibilities ,
Hiring & Firing ,
Job Applicants ,
Labor Relations ,
Memorandum of Guidance ,
NLRA ,
NLRB General Counsel ,
Unfair Labor Practices ,
Union Organizers ,
Unions
Back in 2021, we reported on a D.C. Circuit decision that the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB or Board) could rely on a secret, arguably illegal, recording of an employer meeting with employees in finding that the...more
On May 27, Philadelphia enacted the POWER Act, which introduces sweeping changes to the city’s labor laws. Several provisions stand out for their immediate impact on Philadelphia employers....more
6/17/2025
/ Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBA) ,
Employee Rights ,
Employer Responsibilities ,
Municipalities ,
New Legislation ,
Notice Requirements ,
Paid Leave ,
Penalties ,
Recordkeeping Requirements ,
Remedies ,
Retaliation
BakerHostetler’s COVID-19 Labor and Employment Issues Task Force issued a set of FAQs on March 18, 2020, March 30, 2020 and April 6, 2020 regarding general legal issues concerning the COVID-19 pandemic. Below are new FAQs...more