At-will employment disclaimer draws NLRB scrutiny *

USA - August 15 2012
The National Labor Relations Board’s Acting General Counsel recently claimed in two cases that allegedly overbroad employment-at-will disclaimers contained in employee handbooks chill or interfere with employees’ exercise of their rights under the National Labor Relations Act (the Act) to engage in protected concerted activity.

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Court invalidates NLRB union election rule *

USA - May 18 2012
On May 14, a federal district court judge struck down the National Labor Relations Board’s controversial new union election rule.

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NLRB notice-posting rule enjoined pending appeal *

USA - April 20 2012
On April 17, a three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit enjoined the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB or Board) from enforcing its final rule that would have required all employers subject to the Board’s jurisdiction to post a notice informing employees of their rights.

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Court upholds NLRB notice rule but strikes down sanctions *

USA - March 7 2012
A Washington, DC federal district court has held that the National Labor Relations Board (the NLRB or Board) acted within its statutory authority in adopting a controversial notice-posting requirement in August 2011.

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NLRB proposed amendments to election rules and regulations *

USA - December 22 2011
On November 30, 2011, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) met in a public session and voted 2-1 to approve a final rule adopting six amendments to the NLRB election process, all of which are aimed at reducing unnecessary litigation in election cases.

Co-authors: Brian A. Caufield.

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