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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... more +

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 -

Privacy Vs. Productivity: Risks That Come To Employers

Pietragallo Gordon Alfano Bosick & Raspanti,... on 6/1/2023

On both a federal and state level, there has been a concerted push to protect employee privacy more thoroughly. As the law continues to develop or, as in the case of the NLRB, new methods of enforcement come into play,...more

What NLRB’s New Collaboration with Consumer Financial Agency Means for Gig Economy Businesses

Fisher Phillips on 3/10/2023

If your business relies on gig economy workers, you may want to review your policies on monitoring workers and requiring them to pay for training and equipment. That’s because the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB)...more

[Ongoing Program] Unique Issues in Workplace Investigations: Not Your Typical ‘How To’ - April 11th, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET

BakerHostetler on 3/1/2023

10th Annual Labor Relations and Employment Law Master Class Series - Please join us for BakerHostetler’s 2023 Labor Relations and Employment Law Master Class Series. Our 10th Annual Master Class Series will be virtual...more

[Ongoing Program] Federal Agencies Are Talking About You – and You Can’t Just Ignore It Anymore - April 4th, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET

BakerHostetler on 2/28/2023

10th Annual Labor Relations and Employment Law Master Class Series - Please join us for BakerHostetler’s 2023 Labor Relations and Employment Law Master Class Series. Our 10th Annual Master Class Series will be virtual...more

[Ongoing Program] Take the Target Off Your Back: Avoiding Common Wage and Hour Practices That May Lead to Litigation - March 28th,...

BakerHostetler on 2/2/2023

10th Annual Labor Relations and Employment Law Master Class Series - Please join us for BakerHostetler’s 2023 Labor Relations and Employment Law Master Class Series. Our 10th Annual Master Class Series will be virtual...more

[Ongoing Program] Back to the Future Part II: The NLRB and the Uncertain State of Labor Law - March 21st, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET

BakerHostetler on 2/1/2023

10th Annual Labor Relations and Employment Law Master Class Series - Please join us for BakerHostetler’s 2023 Labor Relations and Employment Law Master Class Series. Our 10th Annual Master Class Series will be virtual...more

[Ongoing Program] Workplace Privacy: The Ever-Increasing Risks of Breaches and Maintaining Data and Information - March 14th, 2:00...

BakerHostetler on 1/31/2023

10th Annual Labor Relations and Employment Law Master Class Series - Please join us for BakerHostetler’s 2023 Labor Relations and Employment Law Master Class Series. Our 10th Annual Master Class Series will be virtual this...more

[Ongoing Program] Contingent Workforce Update: The Gamemakers Are At It Again - March 7th, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET

BakerHostetler on 1/30/2023

10th Annual Labor Relations and Employment Law Master Class Series - Please join us for BakerHostetler’s 2023 Labor Relations and Employment Law Master Class Series. Our 10th Annual Master Class Series will be virtual...more

[Ongoing Program] Debriefing the Dobbs Decision: Unpacking What Employers Face in the Aftermath of the Overturning of Roe v. Wade...

BakerHostetler on 1/3/2023

10th Annual Labor Relations and Employment Law Master Class Series - Please join us for BakerHostetler’s 2023 Labor Relations and Employment Law Master Class Series. Our 10th Annual Master Class Series will be virtual...more

[Ongoing Program] The New Union Organizing Model: The Force of Gen Z - February 21st, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET

BakerHostetler on 12/30/2022

10th Annual Labor Relations and Employment Law Master Class Series - Please join us for BakerHostetler’s 2023 Labor Relations and Employment Law Master Class Series. Our 10th Annual Master Class Series will be virtual...more

[Ongoing Program] Remote Work in Transition: Trends and Compliance Considerations - February 14th, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET

BakerHostetler on 12/29/2022

10th Annual Labor Relations and Employment Law Master Class Series - Please join us for BakerHostetler’s 2023 Labor Relations and Employment Law Master Class Series. Our 10th Annual Master Class Series will be virtual...more

[Ongoing Program] The New Employment Laws: Out with the Old and In with the Unknown - February 7th, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET

BakerHostetler on 12/28/2022

10th Annual Labor Relations and Employment Law Master Class Series - Please join us for BakerHostetler’s 2023 Labor Relations and Employment Law Master Class Series. Our 10th Annual Master Class Series will be virtual...more

Privacy Tip #348 – Considerations for Electronic Monitoring of Employees

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider on 11/4/2022

I had a really interesting discussion with my students during class this week about employers’ use of electronic means to monitor employees. When I first started teaching Privacy Law at Roger Williams Law School eight or nine...more

NLRB General Counsel Calls for Board to Crack Down on Electronic Surveillance and Automated Management Practices

Littler on 11/4/2022

Technology has revolutionized the workplace and has bolstered business operations and efficiency. Employers are increasingly using automated management systems and other electronic means to ensure that their workplaces are...more

#WorkforceWednesday: Year in Review and a Look Ahead to 2022 - Employment Law This Week®

Epstein Becker & Green on 12/22/2021

This week, we’re recapping some of the biggest changes that impacted employers in 2021. We also look ahead to what’s in store in the new year. A Shift in Labor Policy and Enforcement The Biden administration is ushering in...more

#WorkforceWednesday: 2020 in Review and What's to Come in 2021

Epstein Becker & Green on 1/6/2021

It's our first #WorkforceWednesday of 2021! The past year tested our resilience, and COVID-19 forced everyone to think creatively and adapt quickly. Nowhere was that seen more clearly than in the workplace. Workplace Safety...more

Employment Flash - October 2020

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP on 10/16/2020

This edition of Employment Flash summarizes key employment law issues, including the Department of Labor's proposal for determining independent contractor status, revised DOL regulations that clarify who qualifies for...more

Protecting The Employer’s Internal Personnel Information After The Boeing Co.

Littler on 8/21/2020

Employees have a broad legal right to communicate with one another about wages, benefits, and other employment terms. To effectuate this broad right, the National Labor Relations Board has required employers to exclude such...more

July 2020: The Top 17 Labor And Employment Law Stories

Fisher Phillips on 8/4/2020

It’s hard to keep up with all the recent changes to labor and employment law. While the law always seems to evolve at a rapid pace, there have been an unprecedented number of changes for the past few years—and this past month...more

Can I Tell my Employee to Please Shut Up?

Dentons on 1/28/2020

Sometimes the school teacher refrains, “everyone be quiet” or “back to your corners” can feel like an excellent tool for managing employees. However, there are some pitfalls to be aware of when you ask your employees to avoid...more

Live-Streaming Coaches: A Lesson on Workplace Recordings

FordHarrison on 11/14/2019

What on earth are these players thinking? We now have our third noteworthy example from the last few years of a player live-streaming his coach’s postgame victory speech on a social media platform....more

[Podcast]: Can My Employees Do That?

Proskauer - Law and the Workplace on 1/10/2019

In this episode of The Proskauer Brief, partners Harris Mufson and Howard Robbins conduct the first part in a series of podcasts entitled, “Can My Employees Do That?” In this installment, Harris and Howard discuss workplace...more

Covert Employees: Recording Conversations at Work

Akerman LLP - HR Defense on 9/18/2018

Can an employee secretly record conversations with a co-worker, supervisor, human resources manager or executive and use that recording in a claim or lawsuit against his/her employer? ...more

The NLRB Expands the Use of Confidentiality Rules in The Boeing Co.

Littler on 7/3/2018

As most employers are aware, the National Labor Relations Board’s decision in The Boeing Co., 365 NLRB No. 154 (2017), established a new standard that significantly broadens the scope of rules, policies, and handbook...more

I-13 – Policies, Policies, Policies, and Microchips Embedded in Employees

Cozen O'Connor on 8/21/2017

Michael Schmidt of Cozen O'Connor addresses recent trends and noteworthy developments on certain employment policies related to political activity, confidential customer information, FMLA retaliation, and maximum leave...more

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