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Labor Relations Round-up for August 13, 2012

August 13, 2012

NLRB news round-up for August 13,  2012  I haven’t done an NLRB update in a while.  Here’s some of the stuff they’ve been up to lately.  The Board has been active, even if they aren’t getting the same  press now that they election is getting closer. NLRB files an injunction in a dispute between the [...]

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You’ll probably hear about this in the labor relations/NLRB update at #SHRM12.

June 18, 2012

Weekly NLRB update, just in time for #SHRM12 The National Labor Relations Board has just announced that they are rolling out a new website designed to help people understand the concept of protected concerted activity.   It’s easy to use, and includes an interactive map directing users to various related NLRB cases.  The links lead toimportant information, [...]

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How the National Labor Relations Board members addressed their latest kerfuffle internally

May 29, 2012

Joint Statement by NLRB Chairman Mark Gaston Pearce and Members Brian Hayes, Richard Griffin, and Sharon Block Two days ago, we announced that Terence F. Flynn tendered his resignation to the President and the Board Chairman, effective July 24, 2012.  Mr. Flynn immediately recused himself from all agency business and asked that the President withdraw [...]

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How you’ve been screwed – whether you know it or not.

May 9, 2012

New NLRB Election Rule changes are a trap if you aren’t ready You are an expert practitioner of HR.  You deal with a gamut of complex issues every day.  You work for a good employer.   You have gone your entire career without ever dealing with the NLRB.  Life is good. If you think that, you [...]

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NLRB Complaint against 24 Hour Fitness alleges arbitration policy is unlawful

April 30, 2012

From the National Labor Relations Board: Arbitration policy is unlawful? The National Labor Relations Board today issued a complaint alleging that 24 Hour Fitness USA, Inc. violated federal labor law by insisting that all employment-related disputes be resolved by individual arbitration. The California-based corporation, which operates fitness centers across the country, Revise requires employees to [...]

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These new NLRB rules for elections start on April 30th

April 26, 2012

Explanation of NLRB Election Process Changes These changes go into effect on April 30th, barring a possible last minute court decision.  There will be more information released by the NLRB later today.  This is big stuff if you get a petition for a union election. – Michael  One of the NLRB’s primary responsibilities is to hold secret ballot [...]

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Breaking: NLRB delays new Labor Posting requirement

October 5, 2011

      NLRB Posting requirement delayed The Employee Rights Poster rule that was to start November 14th is now delayed. Here is the text of the NLRB press release: The National Labor Relations Board has postponed the implementation date for its new notice-posting rule by more than two months in order to allow for [...]

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Court of Appeals enforces NLRB order, finds investment fund manager jointly liable for unlawful acts at Hawaii resort

September 30, 2011

NLRB rules against company AND private equity firm jointly From an NLRB press release this afternoon.   Managers at private equity firms need to pay attention to this! The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit has enforced a National Labor Relations Board order finding that Oaktree Capital Management, L.P., an asset manager for [...]

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New Mandatory Poster from NLRB now available

September 14, 2011

Mandatory poster explaining employee rights under NLRB This is a new manadatory posting for employers in the United States.  The failure to post comes with teeth.  Be sure you understand the new requirements. From the NLRB web site: A workplace poster that describes employee rights under the National Labor Relations Act is now available for [...]

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HR: In case you missed the memo, SHRM needs your support this week

July 27, 2011

Federal Legislative Action Alert I got an email from SHRM yesterday asking for assistance in contacting Congress about an important bill currently in play, H.R. 2587, the Protecting Jobs from Government Interference Act.   This is a surprisingly strong position for SHRM to take.  It is also important to business. You should read it and determine [...]

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