In January 2023, NLRB union election filings continued their recent climb. But you must look beyond the raw numbers to see this reality. As has been the case for the past year, union organizing at Starbucks stores still complicates the analysis. January 2023 Union Election Petitions Overall, the National Labor Relations Board received 150 “RC” … Read more
The National Labor Relations Board began announcing an increase in union organizing activity in early 2022. More detailed analysis showed that those gains were primarily driven by elections at numerous Starbucks stores. Otherwise, the 2022 election statistics only suggested a return to pre-COVID levels. Now, however, statistics from the final three months of calendar year … Read more
Effective immediately, New York employers must provide mandatory employee rights notices electronically. Traditionally, employers satisfied their notice posting requirements physically in the workplace, often on bulletin boards or pre-printed posters. According to the Labor Law amendment, electronic notice posting can be accomplished either by email or through the employer’s website. New York Labor Law Section … Read more