The NLRB joint employer rule has been a hotly contested subject in recent years. For employers that operate in franchising, staffing, subcontracting, or other multi-entity business models, “joint employer” status is more than a technical legal term. It can determine whether your company must bargain with a union, whether you may be liable for another … Read more
On December 18, 2025, the U.S. Senate confirmed James Murphy and Scott Mayer as new NLRB Board members and Crystal Carey as General Counsel of the National Labor Relations Board. These confirmations fill two long‑vacant seats on the five‑member Board and install a Senate‑confirmed chief prosecutor at the agency for the first time since former General Counsel Jennifer Abruzzo was removed … Read more
Although inflation has cooled from its 2022–23 peak, it remains a defining factor at the bargaining table. Workers feel the cumulative effects of rising prices over the past several years. At the same time, employers face higher labor costs, escalating healthcare expenses, and demands for greater flexibility around where and how employees work. For employers … Read more