Union Election Requests

NLRB Continues to Process More Union Election Requests

In an April 7, 2023, press release, the National Labor Relations Board announced a slight increase in union election petitions for the first six months of its 2023 fiscal year. Digging deeper, however, the latest data may suggest more of an uptick in unionization than even the NLRB acknowledges. After stripping away the unprecedented number …

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2023 NY Employment Law Update Cover Slide

2023 New York Employment Law Update (Webinar Recap)

On March 30, 2023, I presented a complimentary webinar entitled “2023 New York Employment Law 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: Pay Transparency Sexual Harassment Paid Family Leave Pregnancy & Nursing Leave Discrimination and …

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Severance Agreements

NLRB Deems Many Severance Agreements Unlawful

A February 21, 2023, decision by the National Labor Relations Board found it unlawful for employers to include some routine provisions in severance agreements. NLRB General Counsel Jennifer Abruzzo issued a memorandum dated March 22, 2023, elaborating on her broad interpretation of the ruling. Consequently, employers may now face federal labor law claims if they …

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