Caution! NLRB finds unlawful an employer's request that employees keep complaints confidential *

USA - August 2 2012
Employers, union and non-union alike, often ask employees to keep workplace investigations and complaints confidential.

Co-authors: Stuart Buttrick.

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Board website targets non-union employees after notice posting strategy fails *

USA - June 20 2012
On June 18, 2012, the National Labor Relations Board (Board) launched a page on its website that describes the rights of all employees, including non-union employees, to act together for their mutual aid and protection.

Co-authors: Cynthia K. Springer.

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NLRB asks federal court to reconsider invalidation of union representation election rules *

USA - June 12 2012
As we reported in previous legal updates, on May 14, 2012, a federal court found that the National Labor Relations Board's ("Board") expedited union representation election rules were invalid because the Board had enacted them without its required three-member quorum.

Co-authors: Cynthia K. Springer.

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Governor Quinn considers signing bill preventing Illinois employers from requesting employees' and job seekers' social media passwords *

USA - June 8 2012
On May 22, 2012, the Illinois Senate unanimously passed HB3782 which would amend the Right to Privacy in the Workplace Act.

Co-authors: Stacey L. Smiricky .

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Governor Quinn considers signing bill preventing Illinois employers from requesting employees' and job seekers' social media passwords *

USA - May 30 2012
On May 22, 2012, the Illinois Senate unanimously passed HB3782 which would amend the Right to Privacy in the Workplace Act.

Co-authors: Stacey L. Smiricky .

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