Last week, the most recent Blue Origin flight went to space. Unlike past voyages, all passengers were female, including a couple of celebrities. Like with anything these days, some hailed it as progress while others...more
Sunday night was a sports lover’s dream. Game 6 of the National League Championship series pitted a team from New York against a team from Los Angeles (and by virtue of the latter’s victory, a World Series appearance against...more
July is the best month of the year. It’s warm everywhere, even in Chicago. I look forward to the al fresco dining, outdoor concerts, neighborhood block parties, cookouts with family, and the beach. And sharks. July seems to...more
As a proud Gen Xer, I cannot say that I watch anything on television that would be considered “new” or “current.” So when I had the flu recently, I turned to an old reliable and watched reruns of The Office (which, if you...more
Summary: On February 5, 2024, the National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB or Board) Regional Director for Region 1 (Boston) announced that Dartmouth College men’s basketball players are employees under the National Labor...more
2/13/2024
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Educational Institutions ,
Employee Definition ,
Employee Rights ,
NCAA ,
NLRA ,
NLRB ,
School Sports ,
SEIU ,
Student Athletes ,
Students ,
Union Organizers
Now that Thanksgiving has passed, the first frost has turned to the first snow (at least here in the Upper Midwest), and Michigan has beaten Ohio State (again), the transition to holiday season is underway, and everyone can...more
Executive Summary: Yesterday (October 26, 2023), the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) issued its final rule addressing the standard for joint employer status. It expands liability for affiliated businesses, mandating...more
10/27/2023
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Employer Liability Issues ,
Federal Labor Laws ,
Final Rules ,
Franchises ,
Joint Employers ,
Labor Reform ,
NLRA ,
NLRB ,
Staffing Agencies ,
Unions
I have a confession to make: To the embarrassment of my family, especially my wife, I continue to watch professional wrestling. I’m a sucker when an entire arena is directing “heat” (negative reactions like booing) at a...more
Executive Summary: The National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB’s) recent unfair labor practice (ULP) complaint against the University of Southern California (USC), the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), and the...more
This month ushered in the NHL and NBA playoffs. Whether you are in a city which has multiple participants (hello New York, Boston, Miami, and Los Angeles) or none (here’s looking at you Washington and Chicago), there is a...more