The NLRB’s pro-union agenda marches on: recent decisions add organization of micro-units and other union-friendly rules *

USA - November 10 2011
Just before the term of National Labor Relations Board Chair Wilma Liebman expired at the end of August, the NLRB issued three significant, pro-union decisions impacting organizing rights.

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NLRB approves micro-units *

USA - August 31 2011
On August 26, 2011, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) overruled 20 years of precedent and ruled that unions may organize sub-units of employees in non-acute health care facilities. 

Co-authors: Jennifer Gimler Brady, Sarah E. DiLuzio , Kathleen Furey McDonough, Barbara Uberti Manerchia.

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Governor Markell signs civil union law *

USA - May 13 2011
On May 11, 2011, Delaware Governor Jack Markell signed into law the Civil Union and Equality Act of 2011 (the “Act”).

Co-authors: Jennifer Gimler Brady, Kathleen Furey McDonough, Barbara Uberti Manerchia.

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Final ADAAA regulations published by the EEOC *

USA - April 21 2011
On March 25, 2011, final regulations implementing the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act (ADAAA) were published by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

Co-authors: Jennifer Gimler Brady, Kathleen Furey McDonough.

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Delaware amends Discrimination in Employment Act *

USA - July 14 2009
On July 2, Governor Jack Markell signed legislation prohibiting sexual orientation discrimination in Delaware.

Co-authors: Jennifer Gimler Brady, Kathleen Furey McDonough.

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