A case pending before the U.S. Supreme Court could have a major impact on public-sector unions throughout the country. The Court’s decision might allow any government employee to refuse to pay union dues. The case is Janus v. American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Council 31. The Supreme Court heard the parties’ arguments on … Read more
On March 1, 2018, former President Ronald Reagan was inducted into the U.S. Department of Labor Hall of Honor. According to U.S. Secretary of Labor Alexander Acosta, Reagan’s induction recognizes his accomplishments as a labor leader. Before leading the country, Reagan was president of the Screen Actors Guild (SAG). The Sergeants Benevolent Association of New … Read more
Let’s face it, most organizations are in business to do something other than worry about how they classify their employees. They have products or services to offer, and they want to do so efficiently and effectively. Unfortunately, because it’s not their area of expertise, many businesses make employee classification mistakes despite their good intentions. But, … Read more