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The National Labor Relations Board is an independent agency of the United States federal government created in 1935 as part of the National Labor Relations Act. The Board consists of five presidentially-appointed members, who are charged with overseeing union elections and hearing complaints of unfair labor practices under the NLRA.    less -
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Some Athletes Say “Show Me the Money” and a Union Third Circuit and NLRB General Counsel Lead the Way

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Some college athletes are demanding “show me the money!” in a way that could upend how we understand college athletics, how certain college sports programs are managed outside of institutional rules, policies, and procedures,...more

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Undergraduate Bargaining Units Are Here to Stay—and 20,000 Members Stronger

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A growing trend of union organizing among undergraduate student workers reached a crescendo last week when a unit of 20,000 student assistants at California State University voted in favor of unionization. California...more

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Student-Athlete? Or Student- Employee? The Crowd Grows Tepid as the NLRB Finds Dartmouth Basketball Players are Employees

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On February 5, 2024, the collegiate sports world exploded as the Regional Director for the National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB) Region 1 issued a decision in Trustees of Dartmouth College, finding that the players on...more

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NLRB Rules That Dartmouth Basketball Players Are Employees

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On February 5, the regional director for Region 1 of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB or Board) ruled that the student-athletes on Dartmouth College’s men’s basketball team are “employees” under the National Labor...more

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NLRB Regional Director Says Dartmouth Men’s Basketball Players Are Employees, Can Vote in Union Election

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On February 5, 2024, the NLRB’s Regional Director for Region 1, Laura Sacks, issued a written decision finding that Dartmouth’s men’s basketball players are employees under the National Labor Relations Act. Based on their...more

Robinson & Cole LLP

Cash for College Athletes, NIL Only Scratches the Surface

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Allowing college athletes to be paid for their name, image, and likeness (NIL) has changed college sports, but several decisions that are due in the coming months could make college sports unrecognizable. First, several...more

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Impact of Labor Board’s New Joint-Employer Rule on Healthcare Industry

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The National Labor Relations Board’s Final Rule for determining joint-employer status under the National Labor Relations Act raises serious concerns among healthcare employers who often use staffing agencies and other...more

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The “Joint Employer” Pendulum Swings Again. Or Does It?

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For the third time in eight years, employers again face uncertainty as to whether they may be considered a “joint employer” with another business. This question is not academic and can have real world consequences. What...more

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NLRB Establishes New Joint Employer Rule

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The National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) governs private sector labor/management relations in the United States. Under the NLRA, employers have certain responsibilities and restrictions with regard to their employees,...more

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Competition for Control of College-Athletes Enters New Playing Field

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November 7, 2023, may become a monumental day in the history of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). It is the first day of a potentially groundbreaking hearing. Region 21 of the National Labor Relations Board...more

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NLRB’s New Joint-Employer Rule: What It Means for Retailers and Other User Employers

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The National Labor Relations Board’s new Final Rule for determining joint-employer status under the National Labor Relations Act expands the current standard by allowing the Board to find joint-employer status if an entity...more

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The NLRB’s Joint Employer Rule – Warning: Objects [of Liability] May Be Closer Than They Appear

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Adding to the list of employer-punishing labor changes this year, on October 26, 2023, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB or Board) issued a final rule establishing a joint employer standard. The standard defines when a...more

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NLRB issues "joint employer" regulations

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They are not employer-friendly. On October 26, the National Labor Relations Board, by a 3 to 1 vote, issued regulations with a new standard for determining “joint employer” status under the National Labor Relations Act....more

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The National Labor Relations Board Issues Expansive Joint Employer Rule

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Do you use a staffing agency to provide workers for your day-to-day operations? Are you a franchisor that licenses your trademark and business model to franchisees? If you answered “yes” to either of these questions,...more

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NLRB Wants Employers to be Responsible for Contract, Franchise Workers

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In the latest of a string of decisions seemingly supporting President Biden’s claim of being the most pro-union president in history, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) this week issued its Final Rule on the Standard...more

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New Labor Day Labor Laws for New York

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As summer turns to fall, New York State Governor Kathy Hochul, with choreographed fanfare, celebrated Labor Day by signing several employment-related bills into law.  Notably missing from the Governor’s autograph spree was...more

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National Labor Relations Board Files Complaint against NCAA over Status of College Athletes

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On May 18, 2023, the National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB) regional office in Los Angeles filed a complaint against the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), Pac-12 Conference, and the University of Southern...more

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Long-Awaited Fall Regulatory Agenda Provides Glimpse of Administration’s Regulatory Goals

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On January 4, 2023, the Biden administration released its long-awaited Fall 2022 Unified Agenda of Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions.  Typically, these semi-annual agendas are issued in the spring and fall and outline...more

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US Regional Employment 2021: Alabama | Insights & Events

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Law and Practice Chambers - The 2020 Chambers US Regional Employment Guide features guidance on employment law across 14 states and includes a unique state comparison tool for readers. The guide provides expert legal...more

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Pencils, Paper, and Now NLRA Legal Protections – New General Counsel Memorandum Provides College Student Athletes with a Very...

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On September 29, 2021, National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) General Counsel (GC) Jennifer A. Abruzzo released a nine-page memorandum taking the unequivocal position that “certain Players at Academic Institutions” are...more

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What Does a Biden Administration and Democratic Control of Congress Mean for Labor Policy?

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In February 2020, the House of Representatives passed the Protecting the Right to Organize Act (the "PRO Act"), codifying several Obama-era decisions and rulemakings that facilitate union organizing and make it easier for...more

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Top Five Labor Law Developments For November 2020

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1. The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) provided guidance on the propriety of mail or manual ballot elections. Aspirus Keweenaw, 370 NLRB No. 45 (Nov. 9, 2020). In this case, the NLRB set forth the considerations...more

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OFCCP Week In Review: July 2020 #4

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The DE OFCCP Week in Review (WIR) is a simple, fast and direct summary of relevant happenings in the OFCCP regulatory environment, authored by experts John C. Fox, Candee Chambers and Jennifer Polcer. In today’s edition, they...more

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Littler Lightbulb: Shining a Light on Key Issues as we Leap into 2020

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The start of a new year always brings a fresh batch of employment concerns. While some workplace issues are evergreen, 2020 will present some unique challenges for employers. This Littler Lightbulb highlights some significant...more

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A Short Refresher On Discrete Legal Issues During Natural Disasters

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As they say, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. In that spirit, what follows are certain pay and leave issues employers may confront during times of natural disaster – all of which are better to be thought...more

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