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Washington State Law Provides Agricultural Cannabis Workers the Right to Unionize

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A recently passed Washington State House Bill permits agricultural workers to unionize under the supervision of Washington’s Public Employment Relations Commission (PERC). On April 22, 2025, the Governor signed House Bill...more

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A New Challenge to Mandatory Labor Peace Agreements Is Filed While Another Is Dismissed

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On April 14, 2025, a cannabis retailer filed suit to challenge the provision of New York’s cannabis law that requires licensed businesses to maintain labor peace agreements with their workers. The New York lawsuit asserts...more

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Is the Unionization of Uber and Lyft Drivers On California’s Horizon?

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On April 10, 2025, California legislators introduced Assembly Bill 1340, also known as the Transportation Network Company Drivers Labor Relations Act, which would afford drivers of app-based transportation companies such as...more

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NLRB Finds Captive-Audience Meetings Unlawful

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In mid-November, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) overturned 75 years of precedent and found that captive-audience meetings violate the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) in its Amazon.com Services LLC decision....more

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Mandatory Labor Peace Agreements Challenged In Oregon Court

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Last week, an adult-use cannabis processor and retailer filed suit to challenge the constitutionality of a new Oregon law that now requires entry into a labor peace agreement for licensure. A labor peace agreement does not...more

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Oregon Governor's Executive Order Regarding Project Labor Agreements (PLAs) for State Construction Projects

Oregon Governor Tina Kotek issued Executive Order No. 24-31, titled "Establishing Project Labor Agreements[1] for State Construction Projects" ("EO 24-31" or "Order"), on December 18, 2024. On December 31, 2024, the...more

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The 12 Days of California Labor and Employment Series – Day 7 "Captive Audience Meetings – Not Mandatory Anymore"

In the spirit of the season, we are using our annual "12 Days of California Labor and Employment" blog series to address new California laws and their impact on employers. On the seventh day of the holidays, my labor and...more

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Wisconsin Court Strikes Down Major Portions of Act 10 Affecting Public Sector Employees’ Collective Bargaining Rights

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On December 2, 2024, a Dane County, Wisconsin Circuit Court issued a landmark decision striking down portions of 2011 Wisconsin Act 10 (“Act 10”) and thus affecting the collective bargaining rights of public sector employees...more

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Captive Audience Meetings Now Banned By State Law in California 

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Last Friday, Governor Newsom signed SB 399 – The California Worker Freedom from Employer Intimidation Act into law.   SB 399, which will take effect on January 1, 2025, prohibits private and public employers in...more

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Illinois Joins Trend to Ban “Captive Audience” Meetings: 5 Steps Employers Can Take to Comply

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Illinois just became the latest state to ban employers from holding mandatory meetings with employees concerning religious or political matters, including discussions on union representation. Such employer-sponsored meetings,...more

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New York District Court Enjoins Enforcement of Law Limiting Employer Speech During Organizing Campaigns

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A federal judge in New York recently cast doubt on the validity of state laws that seek to restrict employer speech in connection with union organizing. In New York State Vegetable Growers Association, Inc. v. Letitia James,...more

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Workplace Law Forecast 2024 - Your workplace law recap for 2023 and predictions for 2024 to help you prepare for the coming year.

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When I reflect on the relationship that our firm has with our clients, I’m most proud of the fact that you can always count on us. That often means defending complex litigation, steering you through regulatory threats,...more

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New York State Bans Workplace “Captive Audience” Meetings

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On September 6, 2023, Governor Kathy Hochul signed into law Senate Bill 4982 and Assembly Bill 6604, which amends Section 201-D of the New York Labor Law to prohibit most employers from requiring non-managerial and...more

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Top Workplace Law Stories You May Have Missed from March 2023

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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...more

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California Exempts Certain Airline Cabin Crew from California Meal and Rest Period Mandates

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On March 23, 2023, Governor Newsom signed Senate Bill (SB) 41 providing relief for employers with airline cabin crew employees covered by a valid collective bargaining agreement (CBA) under the Federal Railway Labor Act and...more

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Michigan Repeals Right-to-Work Law

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On March 24, 2023, Michigan repealed its right-to-work law for private-sector employees.  The right-to-work law made it unlawful for a union and an employer to agree that payment of union dues and fees are a condition of...more

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Michigan Repeals Right-to-Work Law

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In 2012, Michigan enacted a right-to-work statute that prevented employees from being forced to join or financially support a labor union as a condition of employment. On Friday, March 24, 2023, Michigan became the first...more

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

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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

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[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

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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

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

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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

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[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

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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

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

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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

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

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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

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Labor & Employment Law Legislative Update: New Laws in Effect in 2023

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Happy New Year! Several employment laws became effective January 1, 2023, and our team at Franczek P.C. has compiled them in its new Labor & Employment Law Legislative Update, focused on new laws in effect in 2023. The new...more

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

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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

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