National Labor Relations Act (NLRA)

The National Labor Relations Board ruled on August 29, 2022 that workplace policies restricting or limiting employees’ wearing of union apparel are unlawful unless the employer can demonstrate the existence

Continue Reading Are Employer Uniform and Dress Code Policies Dead?

Private sector employers with unionized employees and even non-union employees must be especially careful when addressing certain workforce concerns connected with the coronavirus outbreak.  Below, we will address common issues
Continue Reading The Coronavirus and Unionized Employees: Issues Options and Strategies

Since the emergence of the “gig economy” in the last decade, courts and government agencies have grappled with the question of whether gig workers should be classified as employees or
Continue Reading Uber Drivers are Contractors, Not Employees, According to NLRB’s Chief Lawyer

In a recent decision, a Board panel majority found that an employee was unlawfully fired for writing “whore board” on an overtime sign-up sheet at work.  This decision highlights
Continue Reading “Whore Board” Is Protected Employee Speech, NLRB Finds.