The U.S. Supreme Court recently decided in Glacier Northwest, Inc. v. Int’l Bhd. of Teamsters Local Union No. 174, No. 21-1449 (June 1, 2023), that the National Labor Relations Act
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NLRB’s Top Lawyer Says College Athletes Are Employees
In a recent guidance memorandum, Jennifer Abruzzo, the General Counsel of the National Labor Relations Board, has announced her intention to consider college athletes as employees under federal labor…
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NLRB Corrects Defect in Withdrawal of Union Recognition Doctrine
Employers have been privileged to withdraw recognition of a union when presented with objective evidence that the union has lost majority support of employees, but have faced significant legal risks…
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NLRB Follows Precedent Allowing Union Insignia At Work, But Did It Signal A Change?
Though it may come as a surprise to some employers, the NLRB generally recognizes the right of employees to wear union insignia (pins with union logos, etc.) while at work. …
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The Potential Preemption Problem With Ride-Sharing Driver Unionization
With campaigns ongoing across the country aimed at raising the minimum wage at a state and local level, one might wonder, why not apply the same pressure on local governments…
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