On October 18, 2023, I presented a complimentary webinar entitled “2023 NLRB Update”. 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: Work Rules & Policies Election Rules & Results Bargaining Rules & Standards What’s Next? and much …
NLRB Gets Tougher on Employer Work Rules
Many U.S. employers still don’t realize how much influence the National Labor Relations Board has over their workplaces. In a potentially wide-reaching decision, the federal labor board has changed its standard for applying the National Labor Relations Act to employer work rules. In other words, more rules and policies, such as those commonly found in …
New York Bans “Captive Audience” Meetings
On September 6, 2023, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed amendments to state law that enhance employee protections. The amendments to Section 201-d of the New York Labor Law prohibit employers from disciplining employees for refusing to listen to the employer’s opinion concerning religious or political matters. Most notably, this new restriction prevents employers from …