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The National Labor Relations Act is a United States federal statute enacted in 1935 to prevent labor strife by encouraging collective bargaining, protecting concerted activity and curtailing certain unfair labor... more +

NLRB’s Actions in 2012 Highlight Critical Labor Issues for Nonunion Employers

Holland & Knight LLP on 1/16/2013

In 2012, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB or Board) aggressively staked out positions on employment policies and practices prevalent in both union and nonunion workplaces. These issues include social media policies...more

Healthcare Update, No. 4, November 2012: NLRB Continues To Set Sights On Healthcare Employers

Fisher Phillips on 11/7/2012

The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has continued its aggressive attack on employers in the healthcare industry and nonunion employers generally. With a membership majority that is widely recognized as being pro-union,...more

Employers Law Update - Employers Beware: NLRB Challenges Established HR Practices

Nexsen Pruet, PLLC on 9/5/2012

The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has issued a number of recent opinions questioning and, in some instances, invalidating common employer practices and policies on the grounds of protecting employee rights under...more

Recent NLRB Decisions Challenge At-Will Disclaimers and May Impact HR Investigations

Orrick - Employment Law and Litigation on 8/28/2012

Earlier this year, in D.R. Horton, Inc., 357 NLRB No. 184 (Jan. 6, 2012), the National Labor Relations Board (“Board” or “NLRB”) held that mandatory arbitration agreements requiring all employment disputes to be resolved...more

NLRB Extends Reach to Nonunion Workplaces

Morgan Lewis on 8/16/2012

Recent cases challenge at-will employment, confidentiality, dispute resolution, and social media policies in nonunion workplaces. Over the last few years, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has taken more...more

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