Articles Posted in Unions (labor relations)

With a Democrat advantage in Congress, maybe keep on eye on these two pieces of employment legislation

February 8, 2021 | by Eric B. Meyer

Last week, both the House and the Senate re-introduced two pieces of prior legislation. One would overhaul federal labor law — oh, is that all? The second is a new(ish) paid family leave bill that never made it to the President’s desk for signature.

But, this time around, with the Democrats seemingly in control of the House and the Senate –and a Democrat in the Oval Office — might these bills become laws? Continue reading

Eight ways that President Biden changed employment law on Day One. That was fast!!!

January 21, 2021 | by Eric B. Meyer

On Monday, I blogged about President Biden’s first HR-compliance wish list, which focused on COVID-19 mitigation efforts.

On Wednesday, President Biden was sworn in. And, folks, he wasted no time making moves that will impact labor and employment law. Continue reading

Five ways that a Biden presidency may reshape employment law and HR-compliance

November 9, 2020 | by Eric B. Meyer

Once the networks called the presidential election for Joe Biden over the weekend, something dawned on me. Maybe, I should write about how the new administration may impact employment law.

I mean, what other employment lawyer/blogger would think to do that? Dibs! Continue reading

“Salt Bae” employees complaining about tips are cooking up some new federal claims

October 20, 2020 | by Eric B. Meyer

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Restauranteur Nusret Gökçe became an internet sensation a few years ago. Basically, he’s famous because he did this. And he’s easy on the eyes. Hence, the nickname “Salt Bae.” Continue reading

The National Labor Relations Board ain’t got nothin’ on NJ when it comes to COVID-19 whistleblowers

August 18, 2020 | by Eric B. Meyer

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If, during this pandemic, you do business in a state with a robust whistleblower law, keep reading.

Did I ever tell you about the employee that called the owner a “f***ing crook”?

July 22, 2020 | by Eric B. Meyer

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He called him an “***hole” and “stupid” too. Then, he told the owner that nobody liked him, everyone talked about him behind his back, and even threatened that the owner would regret firing him if he did.

Sure enough, the company violated the law when it fired him. Seriously. Continue reading

COVID-19 could spawn union organizing. But, the NLRB just drenched it with cold water.

June 2, 2020 | by Eric B. Meyer

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Last week, I participated in a webinar called “Labor Relations in Times of Pandemic.” Among other things, we discussed how COVID-19 and the corresponding need for workplace safety and other employee protections could lead to a spike in unionizing efforts. Continue reading

The NLRB’s new joint-employer rule is out today. Here are the three things employers need to know about it.

February 26, 2020 | by Eric B. Meyer

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Why should you care about joint employment? What’s new? And why did the National Labor Relations Board change the rule?

Let’s answer these questions… Continue reading

Remember when Barstool Sports mocked unionization on Twitter? How do you think that ended?

January 24, 2020 | by Eric B. Meyer

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I’m guessing that the white flag may have been a bit of a spoiler. Continue reading

Federal appellate court instructs NLRB to reconsider whether it’s okay for an employee to use sexist language

January 6, 2020 | by Eric B. Meyer

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Last Summer, the National Labor Relations Board asked the public to help it decide when employees should be allowed to make racist or sexist comments at work.

I would have assumed that the answer is, you know, “never.” But, then again, I don’t make the rules. Continue reading

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