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Works Constitution in Germany

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The tradition of works council co-determination is deeply rooted in German labour law, dating back to the Weimar Republic. Over the decades, the legal framework has evolved significantly, strengthening the role and influence...more

BakerHostetler

They’re Back! National Labor Relations Board Regains Quorum and Installs New General Counsel

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The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB or Board) is back. With President Donald Trump’s picks restoring a Republican majority and the installation of a seemingly management-friendly general counsel (GC), the Board is poised...more

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The NLRB’s Quorum is Back – What Can Employers Expect?

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After many months of operational limbo, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has finally regained the quorum it needs to function. That means the Board can now resume issuing decisions, resolving election disputes, and...more

Fisher Phillips

New Year, New Labor Board: What Employers Should Expect from the NLRB in 2026

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As employers head off for the holiday season, Washington delivered a long-awaited gift: a newly reconstituted National Labor Relations Board. Late Thursday night, the Senate confirmed two new NLRB Board members and Crystal...more

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Union Types Explained: How They Impact Employer Strategy

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When employers receive notice that employees have filed a petition with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) to unionize, one question becomes immediately important: What type of union are we dealing with?...more

Husch Blackwell LLP

NLRB Quorum Restored and General Counsel Confirmed

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On December 18, by a 53-43 vote, the Senate confirmed James Murphy and Scott Mayer as Members of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) along with Crystal Carey to serve as the agency’s General Counsel. The agency has...more

Burr & Forman

Senator Bill Cassidy Introduces Large Labor Reform Legislation Package

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On November 10, 2025, Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA), Chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (“HELP”) Committee, unveiled an expansive package of bills aimed at labor reform. The following contains a brief...more

Fisher Phillips

Senate Republicans Unveil Ambitious Labor Reform Package: What Employers Should Know

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A group of key Senate Republicans just introduced a slate of bills that, if passed, would significantly reform US labor law and change the landscape for employers across the country. Senate Health, Education, Labor, and...more

Proskauer - Labor Relations Update

Pro-Employer Labor Law Reform Proposed by Senate GOP: What’s in the Package and Why It Matters

[unable to retrieve full-text content]Labor law reform resurfaces nearly every Congress, but rarely advances given polarized views. The National Labor Relations Act (“NLRA” or “Act”) has not been amended since 1984, yet...more

CDF Labor Law LLP

Senate Introduces Sweeping Labor Law Reform

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Earlier this week, Senator Bill Cassidy (R-L.A.), chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, unveiled a transformative set of bills that, if passed, would substantially modify the National Labor...more

Polsinelli

A Republican-Led NLRB May Soon Revisit Expanded Remedies and Other Labor Precedents

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Key Highlights - NLRB Poised for a Partisan Shift: With the Senate HELP Committee advancing two of President Trump’s nominees, the NLRB may soon regain a quorum and shift to its first Republican-led majority since 2021 —...more

Offit Kurman

The Warning Signs Managers Miss: How to Build a More Transparent Workplace

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It's not uncommon for employers to be caught off guard by union organizing. Managers frequently describe the experience the same way: “I had no idea.” By the time a representation petition is filed with the National Labor...more

Littler

Policy Week in Review – October 17, 2025

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NLRB Challenges California Over New Labor Law  = The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) on Thursday filed suit against the state of California and the Public Employment Relations Board (PERB) in the U.S. District Court...more

BakerHostetler

‘Preemption: You Again?’: New Jersey Moves to Ban Captive Audience Meetings as the NLRB Initiates Its Counterattack on Recent...

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As the National Labor Relations Board (the Board or NLRB) still lacks a quorum with President Donald Trump’s Board member nominations pending, it is unable to adjudicate disputes and render decisions under the National Labor...more

Ius Laboris

‘Footprint conversations’ in Germany

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As global pressures reshape German industry, businesses are rethinking their operations and workforce strategies in a way they haven’t done before. We explore the practical considerations for German employers as they...more

Proskauer Rose LLP

Union Interference Lessons From 5th Circ. Apple Ruling

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In a closely watched decision on July 7 — and the latest of many federal appeals court decisions reviewing orders from the National Labor Relations Board — the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit tackled employer...more

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California Agricultural Worker's Rights

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Agriculture is an essential sector for the development and continued sustenance of any State and thus should be treated with the respect it deserves. This is why California has been enforcing various laws aimed at protecting...more

Fisher Phillips

Trump Names New Labor Board Nominees: The 5 Cases That Could Soon Reshape the Law

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After several months without a functioning quorum, President Trump nominated James Murphy and Scott Mayer to fill vacant seats on the National Labor Relations Board late last week, signaling the potential for a significant...more

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Employers Still Need to Follow Tighter Standard When Unions Request Recognition: A Review of 2 Years of Post-Cemex Decisions

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Next month marks the second anniversary of a controversial National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) decision that overruled decades-old precedent and made it easier for unions to organize but harder for employers to counter...more

Proskauer - Labor Relations Update

Circuit Court Roundup: DC Cir. Rejects NLRB’s “Irrational” Impasse Ruling, 4th Cir. Green-Lights Union’s “Sharp-Elbowed” Campaign

While the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB” or the “Board”) does not have a quorum, a pair of June 13, 2025 decisions by federal courts of appeal highlight key labor law issues under the National Labor Relations Act...more

Littler

First Circuit Finds University Police Sergeants and Sergeant Detectives are “Supervisors” Under the National Labor Relations Act

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On May 23, 2025, the First Circuit Court of Appeals reversed the National Labor Relations Board’s 2024 decision that police sergeants and sergeant detectives in Northeastern University’s police department were statutory...more

Husch Blackwell LLP

The Labor Law Insider: How Unions Are Navigating Trump 2.0, Part II

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Host Tom Godar welcomes Husch Blackwell colleague Adam Doerr back to the show for the second and final part of a conversation exploring how organized labor has approached the early days of Trump 2.0. In this episode, Tom and...more

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GC Nominee Likely Has Employer-Friendly NLRB Priorities

In March, President Donald Trump nominated Crystal Carey for the position of National Labor Relations Board general counsel. If the U.S. Senate confirms her nomination, Carey, who is an experienced labor relations...more

Husch Blackwell LLP

The Labor Law Insider - How Unions Are Navigating Trump 2.0, Part I

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Host Tom Godar welcomes Husch Blackwell colleague Adam Doerr to the show for a two-part episode to discuss how organized labor has approached the early days of Trump 2.0. Among other actions, the administration dismissed the...more

Fisher Phillips

One Year Later: Interactive Union Activity Map Reveals 5 Key Labor Trends

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Over the past year, Fisher Phillips’ exclusive Union Organizing Activity Map continues to provide valuable insights into union trends across the country. This interactive tool aggregates data from the National Labor Relations...more

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