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Unionization Fell in 2025 — But Employers Shouldn't Let Their Guard Down

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Union organizing activity took a clear downturn in 2025, driven by a combination of economic uncertainty and shifting federal oversight. New data from Bloomberg Law shows that the number of union elections dropped sharply in...more

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A Labor Law Roadmap for Museum Leaders Facing Unionization

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Museum leaders have a lot on their plates as they consider the visitor experience, shifts in revenue sources, and evolving exhibition designs. But an under-the-radar issue may arise that also warrants attention and careful...more

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New Year, New “Know Your Rights” Notice

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As we advised in our year-end alert, California Senate Bill 294, the “Workplace Know Your Rights Act,” required the California Labor Commissioner to issue a new statewide rights notice for employees by January 1, 2026. That...more

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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

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Unionization Wave Hits Nonprofit Sector

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Workers at the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago just ratified their first union contract. Elsewhere in the city, employees at the Adler Planetarium voted last Thursday in favor of forming a union. But the trend of...more

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Can Employers Tell Pro-Union Workers to Leave? Fifth Circuit Considers the Limits Under the NLRA

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Is an employer's comment to a pro-union employee that “if you're not happy at the company, you can go work for another company” an illegal threat under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA)? The Fifth U.S. Circuit Court of...more

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[Webinar] Looking Ahead to 2026: Key Labor and Employment Law Developments - December 11th, 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm EST

As a year defined by rapid legal and regulatory shifts draws to a close, employers continue to face new and complex challenges. From the surge in pay transparency class actions to the accelerating regulation of artificial...more

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[Event] 2025 Employment & Labor Law Seminar - October 29th, San Jose, CA

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Join us for our annual employment law seminar—with a bold refresh—on Wednesday, October 29. Building on the strong foundation laid by Hopkins Carley, this year’s event will feature expanded content, breakout sessions, and a...more

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Allegheny County Announces Bold New “Worker Protections” Order: 4 Key Takeaways for Employers

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Pennsylvania’s Allegheny County, which includes Pittsburgh, is setting up a “Steel Curtain” of worker protections in response to federal deregulatory efforts. County officials issued an executive order just before Labor Day...more

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New Jersey Expands Captive Audience Prohibition to Meetings about Unionization

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On September 3, 2025, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed legislation prohibiting employers from mandating employee participation in communications about the decision to join or support a labor organization or association....more

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[Event] 2025 Employment & Labor Law Seminar – Kansas City Area - September 30th, Overland Park, KS

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Join us for our annual Employment & Labor Law Seminar taking place on Tuesday, September 30. The seminar will address current issues and recent developments in employment and labor law. Session highlights include: -...more

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Federal Appeals Court Says Removing Union Literature from Breakrooms Can Be Lawful: How Employers Can Thread the Needle

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A federal appeals court recently held that an employer does not violate federal labor law by removing union flyers left in a breakroom so long as it neutrally applies its housekeeping and solicitation policies. The July 7...more

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Employers Gain Additional Defenses In Union Salting And Deferral Cases Thanks to New Guidance from NLRB Official

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The National Labor Relations Board’s Acting General Counsel recently issued two policy memos reshaping how you can handle union-related risks in salting and deferral cases. The salting guidance provides a roadmap for...more

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NLRB’s Acting General Counsel Provides Employers with Sweet Guidance About Union “Salts”

Unions sometimes use a strategy called “salting” to organize employees. It occurs when a union sends a union member (a “salt”) to an unorganized job site to obtain employment and then organize the employees. Because job...more

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NLRB General Counsel Gets Salty: Directs Regions to Take a Closer Look at Whether an Applicant for Employment in a ‘Salting’ Case...

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On July 24, William B. Cowen, the acting general counsel (GC) of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB or Board), issued GC Memorandum 25-08 (Memo) to the Board’s regional offices (Regions) to provide guidance on...more

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Hold the Salt: Key Takeaways from the NLRB’s New Guidance on Union Salting

The National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”) is sharpening its focus on “salting”—the practice of union organizers seeking employment with non-union employers to facilitate organizing campaigns. On July 24, 2025, the NLRB’s...more

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National Labor Relations Board updates guidance for investigating salting cases

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On July 24, the National Labor Relations Board’s Acting General Counsel, William B. Cowen, issued updated guidance for investigating salting cases that will likely enhance employers’ chances of prevailing before the board....more

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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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Beyond the Bargaining Table: How Non-Profits Can Successfully Navigate Unionized Workplaces

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If you're a non-profit leader, chances are you wear many hats: fundraiser, mission champion, crisis responder, community builder. But if your workforce is unionized, there’s another important hat that you may need to wear:...more

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Agricultural Employers’ Compliance Cheat Sheet: Summer 2025

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Managing a farm workforce can be a heavy lift. Agricultural employers must keep up with farm labor laws and workplace regulations that seem to constantly change, so we created this zero-waste resource for ag professionals and...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

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[Webinar] NLRB Happenings & Republican Sponsored Pro-Union Legislation - July 24th, 10:00 am PT

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Join CDF Partners Mark S. Spring and Tashayla Billington for a focused webinar on key NLRB developments since January, including the impact to employers from past and future Board Member composition changes, NLRB General...more

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Wave of Deregulation Hits DOL: What Employers Need to Know About the 60+ Rules on the Chopping Block

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The U.S. Department of Labor just quietly launched one of the most sweeping deregulatory efforts in recent memory, advancing over 60 proposals that could reshape workplace rules across industries. From overtime and minimum...more

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The Railway Labor Act: A Practical Guide For Employers In Air And Rail Transportation

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While most employers in the U.S. must comply with the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), employers in the railroad and airline industries need to understand the Railway Labor Act (RLA) and how its unique requirements impact...more

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