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The National Labor Relations Act is a United States federal statute enacted in 1935 to prevent labor strife by encouraging collective bargaining, protecting concerted activity and curtailing certain unfair labor... more +

Kanye’s Wife’s Grammy Dress Provides a Lesson in Dress Codes

FordHarrison on 2/19/2025

During the biggest night in music, the 2025 Grammy awards ceremony, Kanye’s wife, Bianca Censori, caused quite a commotion by walking the red carpet when she removed her coat to reveal . . . just about everything. Her dress,...more

Employment Law 2025 Legal Update

Meyers Nave on 1/14/2025

STAY AHEAD OF 2025’s LEGAL CHANGES - Review your employee handbook and employment contracts for necessary updates on these changes to the law, effective January 1, 2025. Employer Captive Audience Meetings are Banned...more

Q2 Employment Law Updates: Non-Competes, Religious Accommodation and More

DarrowEverett LLP on 7/18/2023

So far, 2023 has been a wild ride for employers, a theme that looks to be continuing into the third quarter of the year. While certain predictions we made during Q1 came true in Q2 (we are looking at you, NLRB), others such...more

Maintaining a Harmonious Workplace…With One Hand Tied Behind Your Back

FordHarrison on 5/4/2023

Executive Summary: On May 1, 2023, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB or the Board) handed down a decision illustrative of its view that workers’ rights under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA or the Act) hold a...more

Speak No Evil – The Right To Limit Employee Speech This Election Season And Beyond

Fisher Phillips on 10/14/2020

Following a tragic series of recent events, individuals across the country have started voicing their opinions about social, cultural, and political issues with a passion not seen since the Civil Rights Movement of the...more

Where Does the NLRA Draw the Line Between Harassment and Protected Activity?

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC on 9/4/2020

As most employers have discovered, Section 7 of the National Labor Relations Act protects employees who engage in “concerted activities for the purpose of collective bargaining,” and it is unlawful for employers to interfere...more

Labor Board Further Tightens Union Access To Employer Property

Fisher Phillips on 9/10/2019

Labor Board Further Tightens Union Access To Employer Property - In yet another ruling that levels the labor relations playing field, the National Labor Relations Board ruled on Friday that employers could rightfully...more

Decision 2016: A Refresher on Politics in Your Workplace

Foley & Lardner LLP on 10/15/2016

Over the next few weeks, millions of Americans will cast their votes, concluding what has been a particularly contentious election cycle. Until then, as Election Day approaches and employees’ political passions continue to...more

New York State Adds Protected Classifications and Remedies for Workplace Discrimination

Morgan Lewis on 11/2/2015

The new laws are designed to protect equality for female employees in New York State; Governor also proposes regulations that would extend protections to transgender employees. On October 21, New York Governor Andrew...more

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