Social Media Policies

Social Media Policies Still Uncertain for Employers

In August 2019, the National Labor Relations Board published an advice memorandum about social media policies. The September 5, 2018 memo addressed particular provisions of written policies of CVS, the retail drug store chain. Although aimed at one employer’s specific policies, the advice memo provides helpful guidance for other companies. But, it doesn’t create absolute …

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Temporary Employees

Best Practices for Engaging Temporary Employees and Contract Workers

In today’s economy, businesses are always searching for an easy, yet inexpensive way to supplement their workforces as supply and demand fluctuate. One option is to use outsourced contractors–either individuals providing services as an independent contractors or temporary employees engaged through a third-party staffing agency. Many companies struggle with their legal responsibilities and risks in …

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Students Out of Unions

NLRB Proposes to Keep Students Out of Unions

On September 23, 2019, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) issued a proposed rule that would address whether college and university students who work for their schools can join unions. This rulemaking is a new approach to resolving a labor law question that has not had a consistent answer in recent decades. The proposed rule …

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