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Four Letters, Big Risk: Why TIPS Still Defines Employer Conduct

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Even sophisticated employers can find themselves on the wrong side of the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) when frontline interactions cross the line. A recent case involving Starbucks out of Seattle is a timely reminder...more

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House Passes the Faster Labor Contracts Act: Government-Mandated Labor Contracts

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This week, a bipartisan majority of the U.S. House of Representatives surprisingly passed the Faster Labor Contracts Act (FLCA). The private-sector employer community has largely ignored the FLCA, as few believed it had any...more

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New Regulations on Over-Age Employees to Take Effect July 1

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Effective July 1, 2026, new regulations will require employers in China to extend key wage-and-hour protections to retirees who continue working, including minimum wage, work-related injury insurance coverage, overtime pay at...more

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How to Deal with Workplace Gossip and When it Crosses the Legal Line

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Company culture in Portland places a high premium on work-life balance, collaboration, sustainability, and inclusivity – striking a balance between being “The City that Works” and “Keep(ing) Portland Weird.” Business leaders...more

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Faster is Not Always Better: House Passes Bill Seeking Radical Change in First Contract Bargaining

In a surprise move, on June 9, 2026, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Faster Labor Contracts Act (“FLCA”) by a vote of 230-193, sending the bill to the Senate.  The legislation—passed without Republican leadership...more

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US House of Representatives Passes Bill to Accelerate First Union Contracts

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The US House of Representatives has passed the Faster Labor Contracts Act (H.R. 5408) (FLCA), a bill that would fundamentally reshape how employers negotiate first collective bargaining agreements with newly certified unions....more

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The Most Important Labor Bill You've Never Heard Of

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For years, employers have heard predictions of sweeping labor law reform.  Indeed, past legislation has been a compelling talking point in presidential elections. Who doesn’t remember the Employee Free Choice Act (EFCA) which...more

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Congress Advances “Faster Labor Contracts Act,” Imposing Strict Timelines and Binding Arbitration for First Union Agreements

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On June 9, 2026, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Faster Labor Contracts Act (H.R. 5408), a bipartisan bill aimed at accelerating negotiations for initial collective bargaining agreements under the National Labor...more

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Updated: The Faster Labor Contracts Act Would Permit Federal Government To Impose Union Contract Terms On Employers

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On Tuesday, June 9, 2026, the House of Representatives passed the Faster Labor Contracts Act by a vote of 230-191. The union-supported bill would amend the National Labor Relations Act to significantly expedite negotiations...more

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UK Employment Calendar: Upcoming 2026 developments

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With the summer holidays fast approaching, now is a good time to take stock of the employment law developments coming your way in the second half of 2026. Our June–December 2026 calendar gives a concise snapshot of the key UK...more

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House Passes Bill to Reshape First Union Contract Negotiations: What Employers Need to Know About the Faster Labor Contracts Act

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A bill that would impose strict timelines and mandatory binding arbitration on first union contract negotiations passed the US House yesterday, marking a pivotal step in what could end up being a sea change in the country’s...more

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U.S. House Passes Bill That Aims to Speed Up Collective Bargaining

On June 9, 2026, the U.S. House of Representatives voted 230–193 to pass the Faster Labor Contracts Act (FLCA). The legislation would impose a one-size-fits-all collective bargaining timeline on employers and unions,...more

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP

Major League Baseball continues its losing streak on labor preemption claims

An unfriendly field. On May 22, 2025, Darin Ruf, a former utility player for the Milwaukee Brewers and several other clubs, sued the Cincinnati Reds in Ohio state court arising out of an allegedly career-ending knee...more

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SuperVision - Labor and Employment Law Inisghts, Issue 2, 2026

Welcome to the Second Issue of SuperVision in 2026! In this edition, we bring you the latest from the EEOC and NLRB, updates on the numerous new Virginia employment laws passed in the 2026 Legislative Session, and discuss the...more

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC

Cemex: What Employers Can Expect from the Trump 2.0 NLRB?

With the election of President Trump in November 2024, employers were hopeful for a quick reversal of many of the pro-labor decisions of President Biden’s National Labor Relations Board (NLRB or Board). However, with...more

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California Lays the Groundwork for More Sweeping AI Workforce Regulation—Employers Should Start Preparing Now

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Employers using or contemplating the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to streamline operations, reduce headcount, or reshape job functions in California may soon face additional regulatory requirements. On 21 May 2026,...more

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The Faster Labor Contracts Act Would Permit Federal Government To Impose Union Contract Terms On Employers

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The federal government may soon be able to impose the terms of first collective bargaining agreements (“CBAs”) on private sector employers and unions. On May 21, 2026, the U.S. House of Representatives obtained the 218...more

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German Works Council Rights Apply to Domestic Sites With Foreign Headquarters

On May 13, 2026, the German Federal Labor Court (Bundesarbeitsgericht (BAG)) held that a separate department of an establishment (Betriebsteil) in which a works council can be formed may exist even if its main establishment...more

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To see or not to see: Disciplined worker entitled to employer’s surveillance footage

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Although it involves the claim of a union employee under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), a recent labor board decision reminds us that, under some circumstances, an employee may request that their employer provide...more

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Supreme Court Decision Creates Uncertainty in Determining Pension Exposure for Unionized Properties

Real estate owners or buyers in the market to purchase a real estate property, or to provide mortgage financing for a real estate property that has a unionized workforce at the property should heed the Supreme Court's recent...more

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Employer Checklist for June 2026

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Here are the top 10 workplace compliance items you should tackle in June 2026, based on the latest labor and employment law updates....more

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Massachusetts Rideshare Drivers Sign Up for Unionization – And Spotlight Potential New State Law Labor Avenues

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In late May 2026, the App-Based Driver’s Union (ADU) became the first labor union certified to represent rideshare drivers in the nation. It reached that milestone using a streamlined organizing process under a new...more

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Protected concerted activity: Non-union employers, beware!

This labor law applies to you, too. Most employers and Human Resources professionals know that employees have the legal right to make internal complaints about discrimination, harassment, compliance with wage-hour laws,...more

Holland & Hart - Employers' Lawyers

California’s New AI Workforce Executive Order Signals a Broader Shift in Employment Regulation

California has spent the past several years positioning itself at the forefront of artificial intelligence regulation. Much of the early focus has centered on AI-driven hiring tools, automated decision systems (“ADS”), and...more

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International Court of Justice Recognizes the Right to Strike

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On May 21, 2026, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) issued a non-binding, but significant and highly-anticipated, ruling that Convention 87 of the International Labour Organization (ILO) includes the right to strike. On...more

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