National Labor Relations Board's controversial union election rule declared invalid *

USA - May 15 2012
A federal judge in Washington, D.C. ruled Monday that the National Labor Relations Board’s (“NLRB” or “Board”) controversial rule aimed at streamlining union elections is invalid because it was enacted without the required three-member quorum.

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EEOC holds that transgender employees and job applicants are protected by Title VII *

USA - April 27 2012
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) recently issued a ground-breaking decision holding that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits discrimination against transgender employees and job applicants.

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California Governor Jerry Brown signs new employment-related laws purportedly aimed at strengthening state's economy *

USA - October 13 2011
This week, California's Governor, Jerry Brown, signed into law two bills that place California at the forefront of protecting employees while at the same time attempting to curtail the state's 12.1% unemployment rate.

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NLRB postpones final rule for posting notice of employees' rights *

USA - October 7 2011
The National Labor Relations Board ("NLRB") recently announced that it was postponing the implementation date for its new rule requiring all private-sector employers subject to the National Labor Relations Act (the "Act") to post a notice of employees' rights under the Act, including the right to unionize.

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Philadelphia City Council passes "ban the box" ordinance *

USA - April 6 2011
On March 31, 2011, Philadelphia City Council approved a highly controversial "ban the box" ordinance.

Co-authors: Harrison Lee.

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