New York Opens Healthcare Worker Bonus Portal

Healthcare Worker Bonus

New York State opened its healthcare worker bonus portal on August 3, 2022. Qualified employers must submit bonus claims for eligible employees based on specified vesting periods. For some workers, claims must be submitted by September 2, 2022. Eligible employees may be entitled to up to $3,000 under the NYS healthcare worker bonus program. Qualified … Read more

Union Organizing Update for Employers (Webinar Recap)

Union Organizing Update for Employers Cover Slide

On August 4, 2022, I presented a complimentary webinar entitled “Union Organizing Update for Employers”. For those who couldn’t attend the live webinar, I’m happy to make it available for you to watch at your convenience. In the webinar, I discuss: Representation Case Statistics Starbucks’ Impact Decertification & Withdrawal of Representation Planning Ahead and much … Read more

Why Are Union Elections Increasing in 2022?

Union Elections Increasing

The National Labor Relations Board reports a 58% increase in union election petitions through the first three quarters of the 2022 federal fiscal year. Upon first glance, this statistic may seem to reflect a major uptick in union organizing. And, on the raw numbers, it does. But there appear to be two notable causes for … Read more