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Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

Federal Layoffs and the Future of Labor Disputes – Understanding the Effects of the Recent Cuts to the Federal Mediation and...

Federal layoffs have been a focal point of President Trump’s administration, drawing both strong support and opposition. On March 15, Trump issued an executive order directing seven federal agencies to make workforce cuts....more

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FMCS Services Curtailed Pursuant to Executive Order

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The Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS) has begun to significantly curtail services as the agency moves to implement a March 14 Executive Order, Continuing the Reduction of the Federal Bureaucracy, that directs...more

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Trump Nominates Lori Chavez-DeRemer as Labor Secretary

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Last week, President-elect Donald Trump announced that he will nominate Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer to be the next Secretary of Labor. Rep. Chavez-DeRemer most recently represented Oregon’s 5th District in the US House of...more

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Cozen Cities - November 20, 2024

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DETROIT — City Becomes Largest U.S. City to Accept Cryptocurrency Payments - Detroit residents will have the option beginning in mid-2025 to make payments with the digital currency through a secure platform managed by...more

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP

[Event] 27th Annual Labor & Employment Seminar - October 19th, Hoffman Estates, IL

Hinshaw invites you to the 27th Annual Labor & Employment Seminar, tailored exclusively for attorneys and human resources professionals. Whether you're a legal expert or an HR specialist, this one-day seminar will provide you...more

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Rail Strike Could Cause Supply Chain, Commuter Issues

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Railroads are covered by the federal Railway Labor Act (RLA), a piece of legislation that historically was the result of compromise between rail labor and rail management. One of the ostensible compromises in the RLA is that...more

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What Can Employers Expect From the Biden Administration?

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In brief: A sharp pivot toward employee- and union-friendly executive actions and legislation. Here’s what we mean. Executive Order 13950 - As we’ve reported, President Biden Revokes Executive Order 13950 | Arent Fox,...more

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Littler Global Guide - Brazil - Q1 2019

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The Brazilian President signed into law the Provisory Measure (MP) # 873 on March 1, 2019. The MP # 873 modified and deleted some provisions of the Brazilian Labor Code (CLT) relating to union dues. When the CLT was modified...more

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Latest Developments from the Connecticut General Assembly: February 21st Public Hearing

On Thursday, February 21, 2019, the General Assembly’s Labor and Public Employees Committee will conduct a public hearing on numerous proposed bills. The hearing will take place at 2:30 P.M. in Room 2C of the Legislative...more

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Web Exclusive - NLRB Expands Mediation Options With Announcement Of ADR Pilot Program

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The National Labor Relations Board recently announced an expansion of its alternative dispute resolution (ADR) program: the free program for employers, unions, and individual participants puts a case on hold for 30 days while...more

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General Assembly Bans Strikes by State Workers, Expands Right to Interest Arbitration

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Earlier this month, the Illinois General Assembly passed legislation that drastically changes the collective bargaining landscape for State of Illinois employees. Senate Bill 1229 requires the use of interest arbitration...more

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Florida Appellate Court: Open Meetings Law Applies to Collective Bargaining

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In a crucial victory for transparency, a Florida state appeals court ruled that the state's open meetings law will not "condone hiding behind federal mediation" when municipal governments try "to thwart the requirements of...more

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Florida Appellate Court: Open Meeting Law Applies to Collective Bargaining - The Florida Court Holds That a Mediation Settlement...

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In a crucial victory for transparency, a Florida state appeals court ruled on Oct. 21, 2014, that the law will not "condone hiding behind federal mediation" when municipal governments try "to thwart the requirements of the...more

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What Can the NHL Lockout Teach Us About Mediating Non-Compete and Trade Secret Disputes?

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After 113 days, the NHL lockout ended with the NHL and its players association reporting that they have reached a tentative deal. Although they say that a lot of i's need to be dotted and t's need to be crossed, it looks as...more

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Michigan Becomes 24th Right to Work State with Public Acts 348 and 349 of 2012

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As promised, yesterday evening, Governor Rick Snyder signed two separate bills into law: SB-01116, now known as Public Act 348 of 2012 and HB-4003, now known as Public Act 349 of 2012....more

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California’s AB 506 Process: What Creditors Can Expect in the Wake of California Municipal Bankruptcies

California’s AB 506 process was intended to help a municipality in restructuring its debt obligations and avoid bankruptcy. However, the lessons of the bankruptcies of the City of Stockton, the Town of Mammoth Lakes and the...more

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