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Yet Another New NLRB Joint-Employer Test

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Over the last decade, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has a pattern of overruling itself in how it determines whether an entity can be considered a joint employer of a worker and, thus, be subject to National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) claims from the worker.

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NLRB General Counsel Urges Board to Evaluate Employer Electronic Surveillance Practices

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The federal National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) protects employees’ rights to engage in “concerted activities” with each other towards improving working conditions — a common example is to demand higher wages. Abruzzo expresses concerns about employer electronic surveillance and automated procedures.

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Recent NLRB Advice on Employer Policies, Arbitration Agreements

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Employers may not block their employees from criticizing them on social media. On June 14, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Office of the General Counsel released two advice memoranda addressing common employment policies and arbitration agreements. Arbitration Agreements.

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Employee Walkout? Work It Out

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Employers are obviously concerned about how these protests might affect their business operations and what they should do. Employers want to be able to ensure productivity and maintain attendance policies. This right applies to both union and nonunion employees. The situation can be tough to navigate. Possible Protections.

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NLRB Restricts Employers’ Ability to Discipline Employees for Outbursts

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On May 1, 2023, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) issued a decision , Lion Elastomers LLC II , that could make it more difficult to discipline employees for profane outbursts and misconduct in certain circumstances without running afoul of the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA).

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Ensuring Positive Innovative Payment Outcomes

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New podcasts will be added automatically to your library. Over the last 15 years Brian has been directly involved in some of the most notable financial services related issues, including the Dodd-Frank Act, the Durbin Amendment, and the Small Business Jobs Act. And I loved my credit union members.

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What Three Recent U.S. Supreme Court Decisions Mean for California Businesses

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Supreme Court broke for recess at the end of June, it issued several landmark decisions, some of which have caught the attention of California businesses and employers for their potential — and in some cases unknown — impact. The following U.S. Affirmative Action On June 29, 2023, the U.S. Burrows, chair of the U.S.