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Is the Unionization of Uber and Lyft Drivers On California’s Horizon?

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On April 10, 2025, California legislators introduced Assembly Bill 1340, also known as the Transportation Network Company Drivers Labor Relations Act, which would afford drivers of app-based transportation companies such as...more

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Harris v. Trump: The Definitive Workplace Law Preview for Employers

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Either Kamala Harris or Donald Trump will be our nation’s next president – and the impact on workplace law will be significant regardless of who prevails. During their campaign trails, each candidate has provided some clues...more

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Workplace Law Update: 10 Essential Items on Your July To-Do List

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It’s hard to keep up with all the recent changes to labor and employment law, especially since the law always seems to evolve at a rapid pace. In order to ensure you stay on top of the latest changes and have an action plan...more

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July is the New January: A Post-Pandemic Look at Emerging Labor and Employment Law Trends

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The pandemic seems not to have slowed down state and local lawmakers.  Indeed, over 100 new labor and employment laws and ordinances are scheduled to take effect between July 1, 2021 and November 1, 2021. Notably, while some...more

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The Practical NLRB Advisor: Winter 2021

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The election of President Joe Biden, a longtime vocal supporter of organized labor, coupled with control of both chambers of Congress by the traditionally labor-friendly Democratic Party, is the prelude to changes on the...more

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The Pro-Union PRO Act passes the U.S. House of Representatives

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On March 9, 2021, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Protecting the Right to Organize Act, known as the PRO Act, with a largely party line vote of 225-206. ...more

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Once Again, the House Passes “Protect the Right to Organize Act,” Sending Bill to Senate

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As we recently foreshadowed, given the slim Democratic margins in the House and Senate, and a Democratic President, there is the potential for the most significant amendments to the National Labor Relations Act (“NLRA” or...more

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The First 100 Days of the Biden Administration: Labor and Employment Activity (UPDATED)

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In week five, the Administration’s labor and employment activity includes a new NLRB General Counsel appointee, an executive order revoking Trump’s industry-led apprenticeship program, the DOL’s continual withdrawal of Trump...more

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PRO Act Would Upend U.S. Labor Laws for Non-Union and Unionized Employers Alike

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On February 4, 2021, House and Senate Democrats introduced the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act.  Introduction was expected, as President Biden pledged to be “the strongest labor president you have ever had” during...more

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Year 2020 Hindsight Reveals That The Current NLRB Has Overhauled Our National Labor Laws Since 2017

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Seyfarth Synopsis: It should be clear to all that the NLRB has taken significant steps to restore the law to a footing that more closely resembles the landscape that existed prior to the Obama Board. ...more

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Where the President and Democratic Candidates Stand on Collective Bargaining Rights of Gig Workers

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The Iowa Democratic Presidential Caucus historically signals who the likely Democratic Presidential Candidate will be. As we dive in to the 2020 election season, we explore the potential candidates’ positions on key labor...more

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UK Workplace Reforms Will Impact—But Not Disrupt—The Gig Economy

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The British government announced workplace reforms yesterday (which include new legislation) that will impact employers including gig economy companies, although the reforms do not seek a “radical reworking of existing...more

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