Unions (labor relations)

Free speech at work and protected concerted activity are burning up the hot stove this week!

August 9, 2017 | by Eric B. Meyer

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The heat is most definitely on. Continue reading

New Senate bill would take the wind right out of the National Labor Relations Board’s sails

July 24, 2017 | by Eric B. Meyer

Generally, when you go from a Democratic Party President to a Republican, the complexion of the National Labor Relations Board changes as well. That is, as Board Members cycle off, the new President names replacements that are more employer-friendly. And we’re seeing that right now, with the nominations of Marvin Kaplan and William Emanuel.

Last week, however, some Republican Senators told President Trump in unison, “Hold my beer.”

Or, at least that’s how I picture it.

Bah Gawd! DOJ turns face and will support class-action waivers in Supreme Court battle

June 19, 2017 | by Eric B. Meyer

Consider this my attempt at “Serenity now” after chaperoning eight kids eight and younger at a Philadelphia Phillies game on Saturday. With a rain delay. And the tiny dancer featured above. Fortunately, we left the ballpark with all of the kids. I think.

Hopefully, my oldest son, Brooks, enjoyed his birthday.

The 6 Ways “Covfefe” Can Improve HR Compliance

June 5, 2017 | by Eric B. Meyer

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It all began last week with a (possible) typographical error in a tweet from our 45th President, “Despite the constant negative press covfefe.”

At first, President Trump’s tweet confused us; “covfefe” even stumped a spelling bee champ while creating a spike in demand for novelty license plates.

But then President Trump doubled down on Twitter, “Who can figure out the true meaning of “covfefe” ??? Enjoy!” Well, his Press Secretary, Sean Spicer, told reporters, “The president and a small group of people know exactly what he meant.”

Folks, you’re in luck! As part of that small group of people, I know exactly what President Trump met. You see, “covfefe” is the solution to all of your HR-compliance problems.

The Sixth Circuit says that class-action waivers violate federal labor law. Meh.

May 31, 2017 | by Eric B. Meyer

Hey, no disrespect to the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals, and all… Continue reading

NLRB: Many of your employee handbook policies are probably unlawful.

May 12, 2017 | by Eric B. Meyer

As is often the case when a Republican sits in the Oval Office, the National Labor Relations Board tilts employer-friendly. Indeed, once President Trump’s two nominees fill two vacancies on the Board, Republicans will hold a Board majority for the first time in 9 years.

Until then, I picture the more employee-friendly Board remaining from the Obama years going out in a blaze of glory.

Lighters up! Continue reading

2d Cir: Employee can curse out his boss and his boss’s family on Facebook and keep his job.

April 24, 2017 | by Eric B. Meyer

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What the f*&k?!? Continue reading

Now, you too can successfully* navigate through an NLRB action

April 13, 2017 | by Eric B. Meyer

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Successfully?

Well, I can’t guarantee success, now can I? Especially if you’re an employer, amirite? But, this new Guide to Board Procedures from the National Labor Relations Board will help your attorney better understand Board procedures and processes. Sounds awesome! And, for the rest of you, it’ll help cure your insomnia.

Shhh…if you’re real quiet before the sandman comes, you can actually hear the little clicks from the handful of people who opened this post.