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The phrase "Protected Concerted Activity" refers to certain protected activities specified in the National Labor Relations Act of 1935. Under the NLRA, covered employees may join together to improve... more +
The phrase "Protected Concerted Activity" refers to certain protected activities specified in the National Labor Relations Act of 1935. Under the NLRA, covered employees may join together to improve their wages and working conditions. If employees are engaged in "protected concerted activity" and suffer adverse employment consequences, such employees may seek redress under the NLRA, whether or not they are members of a union.  less -
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Return to the Group of 1: NLRB Broadens Protections for 'Solo' Complaints

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Continuing what otherwise has been a very busy week for the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB or Board), the Board on Thursday significantly broadened the circumstances under which an employee's solo complaint could be...more

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Hawaii Wildfires: The Need for Disaster Preparedness...Just in Time for Peak Hurricane Season

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The Hawaiian island of Maui has been ravaged by unprecedented and quickly moving wildfires, which have taken a particular toll on hospitality employers. As the U.S. enters peak hurricane season, the Hawaiian and Canadian...more

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NLRB Rules Two Union Representatives Were Not Fired Over COVID-19 Concerns

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On July 6, 2022, the National Labor Relations Board published its decision in Southwest Regional Council of Carpenters, 371 NLRB No. 112, adopting the administrative law judge’s (ALJ) decision that a carpenters’ union did not...more

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Employee Activism, Safety, and Support Amid Difficult Issues

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Recent social and political controversies, such as rulings from the Supreme Court of the United States, international conflicts, and mass shootings, are likely to cause more employees to voice their opinions and frustrations...more

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[Ongoing Program] Master Class 2022 Wrap-Up - May 3rd, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET

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Please join us for BakerHostetler’s The ‘New’ Normal: The State of Labor Relations and Employment Law Master Class. Our 9th Annual Master Class will be virtual again this year, as it was last year, due to the continuation of...more

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Snapshot on Manufacturing Industry: February 2022

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Welcome to FP Snapshot on Manufacturing Industry, where we take a quick snapshot look at the most significant workplace law developments over the past month with an emphasis on how they impact manufacturers. OSHA Penalties...more

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[Ongoing Program] Opening Plenary Session – The ‘New’ Normal: The State of Labor Relations and Employment Law - February 1st, 2:00...

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Please join us for BakerHostetler’s The ‘New’ Normal: The State of Labor Relations and Employment Law Master Class. Our 9th Annual Master Class will be virtual again this year, as it was last year, due to the continuation of...more

Fisher Phillips

The Top 18 Workplace Law Stories from September 2021

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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

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OSHA Raises the Standard Impacting COVID-19 Whistleblower Claims

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Under Section 11(c) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act, employers are prohibited from taking adverse action against an employee because the employee has engaged in protected activity under the statute, such as filing a...more

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Be Careful About Restricting Employee Communications with Media

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Employers that bar staff from communicating with the media should take another look at those prohibitions, following a recent federal appellate decision finding such a policy unlawful under the National Labor Relations Act...more

Cozen O'Connor

Employment Law Now V-95 - Very Active Federal Agencies and Insight From an OSHA Insider

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The past several weeks have seen significant action from the major federal agencies involved with employment law: EEOC, NLRB, DOL, and OSHA. In today's new episode, Mike Schmidt will highlight the direction these agencies...more

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Employer, Audit Thyself!

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Before the coming crackdown. We expect federal agencies under the Biden Administration to move in a not-so-employer-friendly direction as soon as they have a chance to get settled in. While they're still settling in, this...more

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Labor Relations 101 For Dealerships: An 8-Step Plan To Protect Your Organization

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Dealerships are increasingly susceptible to employee complaints about pay and working conditions as well as employee efforts to unionize. These employee actions are generally protected by the National Labor Relations Act...more

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Tips for Return-to-Work Manager Training - Employment Law This Week®

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Manager-specific COVID-19 training is an essential part of ensuring a smooth and compliant return to work. Managers should be reminded of issues such as properly addressing accommodation requests and recognizing protected...more

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September 2020: The Top 16 Labor And Employment Law Stories

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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

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Top Ten Considerations for Employers When it Comes to Potential COVID-19 Vaccine Programs

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With the possibility of a COVID-19 vaccine on the horizon, many employers are starting to ask themselves how they’re going to handle this eventuality.  Below are ten considerations for employers to keep in mind from the...more

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NLRB’s Latest Guidance Supports Employer Decisions Amidst Pandemic

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Addressing the issue for the first time since the pandemic, the National Labor Relations Board recently released a series of advice memoranda instructing its Regional offices to dismiss various COVID-19 related charges...more

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NLRB Division of Advice Dishes Some Guidance With Respect to COVID-Related ULP Charges

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The pandemic has thrown a number of obstacles at employers and employees as everyone attempts to navigate a novel situation. On August 13, 2020, the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”) Division of Advice (“Advice”), the...more

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NLRB General Counsel Releases Slew of Advice Supporting Employers on Pandemic-Related Actions

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On August 13, 2020, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Division of Advice released five memoranda in which the General Counsel directed NLRB regional offices to dismiss pandemic-related charges filed by unions and...more

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July 2020: The Top 17 Labor And Employment Law Stories

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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

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Reopening safely after COVID-19

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You are excited to get back to work! However, a few of your employees are not so eager to shed their jammies for pleated pants or steel-toed shoes. Can you force them to return? On the other hand, some employees who are happy...more

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COVID-19 Employment Litigation Tracker Reveals New York Is A Hotspot For Workplace Claims

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The state of New York has not been immune to the fast-growing COVID-19 employment litigation case load. This should come as no surprise to businesses located here, given that New York has been one of the states hit hardest by...more

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Navigating the NLRA in the Pandemic and Post-Pandemic Workplace: What Both Union and Nonunion Employers Need to Know

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As shelter in place restrictions ease and U.S. workplaces begin to reopen, both union and nonunion employers may find themselves facing a host of new challenges. Employers may wonder what they should be doing to keep their...more

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[Webinar] Managing the Modern Workplace Through COVID-19 - May 21st, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm CT

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Join Vinson & Elkins' Labor & Employment Counsel for a CLE program tailored to address the legal challenges employers are currently facing in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. We will also discuss how to navigate the...more

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Confronting COVID-19 in the Workplace

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Employers are faced with critical questions and important legal obligations as they address Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) matters in the workplace. While it is impossible to address all potential legal issues in a single client...more

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