As President-elect Trump continues to announce appointments of key officials for his incoming administration, many employers are left wondering: How will the Trump administration's policies affect the day-to-day practices and...more
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has issued another union-friendly final rule. The Fair Choice-Employee Voice Final Rule (Final Rule), scheduled to become effective September 30, 2024, resurrects three procedural...more
9/27/2024
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New York State's Legislature recently passed a bill that, once signed by Gov. Kathy Hochul, will effectively prohibit employers from holding mandatory employee meetings for the purpose of discussing labor elections and union...more
Union organization campaigns are on the rise again, according to recent data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”). Institutions of Higher Education (“IHEs”) are wise to take...more
Two months ago, the National Labor Relations Board (the Board) changed the rules for confidentiality and non-disparagement clauses in severance agreements. In McLaren Macomb, 372 NLRB No. 58 (2023), which we previously wrote...more
4/19/2023
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Trade Secrets
As is often the case, when a presidential administration changes, so may a prior rule issued by the National Labor Relation Boards (NLRB or the Board). On February 21, 2023, the Board returned to its pre-Trump administration...more