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Cemex Construction NLRB Decision
USA - September 18 2023 It’s a cruel summer for employers as the National Labor Relations Board (the “Board”) issued both new election rules, and a landmark decision that…
As School Bells Ring, Employers Should Review School-Related Activities Leave Policies
USA - September 6 2023 Another school year is upon us, which means employers around the country should study up on school-related activities leave policies. While there is…
Baby on the Way!… And So Are Accommodations for Pregnant Workers
USA - August 29 2023 Pregnant workers seeking workplace accommodations can expect a less bumpy ride ahead, due to the delivery of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA)…
Back to the Future: Employers Must Buckle Up for a Return to the NLRB’s New (Old) Standard for Workplace Rules
USA - August 21 2023 Employers, whether they have unionized employees or not, must navigate the aftermath of another change in the ever-evolving landscape of labor law. A…
Back to the Future: Employers Must Buckle Up for a Return to the NLRB’s New (Old) Standard for Workplace Rules
USA - August 21 2023 Employers, whether they have unionized employees or not, must navigate the aftermath of another change in the ever-evolving landscape of labor law. A…
Zooming In On The I-9: Five Things Employers Need To Know About Remote Immigration Verification
USA - August 17 2023 In July, the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced its long-awaited modernization of the I-9 Employment Eligibility…
No More Two-Stepping for Court Certification of FLSA Collective Actions: The Sixth Circuit Leaves the Rodeo
USA - July 24 2023 Courts have been dancing away from the two-step process for certification of collective actions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), and the…
Faith at Work and the New Sacred Balance: Understanding the More Stringent “Undue Hardship” Standard
USA - July 17 2023 Employers evaluating religious accommodations under Title VII are now required to strike a new balance due to the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent…
The Supreme Court Delivers a Win for Employers Seeking a Stay in Appeals Involving Arbitration
USA - June 28 2023 In a significant win for employers, the United States Supreme Court has ruled that the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) requires an automatic stay of…
Top Ten Myths About Unions
USA - June 27 2023 Many employers mistakenly assume that their workforce is not likely to be organized by a union. Maybe they assume that only factory workers and…
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