Ver la versión en español aquí With a new administration, folks in the employment world are anticipating change. Here are some key issues to keep your eyes on: Salary Test for Certain Overtime Exempt Employees– Expect the DOL to pull back or not enforce new regulations nearly doubling the salary threshold for the “white collar” … Continue Reading
Last month, our Labor & Employment Department Chair Bob Turk was inducted as a fellow of The College of Labor & Employment Lawyers, one of the highest honors that can be bestowed on an attorney practicing in the field of labor and employment. The College of Labor & Employment Lawyers is a non-profit professional association … Continue Reading
Bob Marley, Beer & French Fries, Elmer Fudd, Artificial Intelligence and Kublai Khan – What do these have in common? They have all been topics on BeLabor the Point Blog! If you love reading our blog, vote for us! The American Bar Association is accepting nominations for its “Blawg 100”, an annual list of the 100 best legal … Continue Reading
Ver la versión en español aquí The New Year has begun with a knock on your door: “We are from the NLRB, and we are here to help.” Do not continue to assume that you can pretend no one is home simply because your company is non-union. The Board continues to assert itself as an … Continue Reading
Our very best wishes for a happy and healthy New Year! Click the image below to view our Labor & Employment Law Department’s holiday message. Feel free to share!… Continue Reading
Ver la versión en español aquí Walter Matthau and Jill Clayburgh were gifted actors. But the new term of the Supreme Court, which opens today, promises to generate some drama of its own as well. Somewhat lost amid the understandable attention received by the historic same-sex marriage and Obamacare rulings last year were several important Supreme … Continue Reading
Ver la versión en español aquí There has been a consistent and steady decrease in unionization across the Country over the past forty years. Although many can argue as to the reasons for that, it is clear that organized labor intends to alter that trend by changing the rules of the game. The most recent … Continue Reading
Ver la versión en español aquí Picture this. You suspect an employee (Slick Fingers) has been stealing in the workplace for weeks. Today, multiple witnesses approach you and say they have witnessed Slick taking money from the cash register. You feel inspired by the four episodes of the “First 48” you watched the night before … Continue Reading
Ver la versión en español aquí “Common sense sometimes matters in resolving legal disputes.” That’s how the D.C. Circuit began its opinion reversing a widely publicized 2011 decision by the NLRB finding that AT&T Connecticut had committed an unfair labor practice when it banned AT&T employees from wearing “Prisoner” shirts to the homes of customers. … Continue Reading
Ver la versión en español aquí This past week, I read the NLRB’s recent Order in Banner Health Systems, and, strangely enough, Elmer J. Fudd came to mind. Yes, the Looney Tunes character – the archenemy of Bugs Bunny. As he attempted to hunt-down Bugs, Elmer Fudd would say, “Shhh. Be vewy, vewy, quiet. I’m … Continue Reading
Ver la versión en español aquí Many employers and their attorneys believe the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”) has gone off the deep end. This school of thought was again reinforced with the NLRB’s June 18, 2015 Remington Lodge Hospitality decision. In a 2-to-1 decision, the NLRB held that the Sheraton Anchorage hotel committed an unfair … Continue Reading
Ver la versión en español aquí Our 25th Annual Labor & Employment Law Seminar is a wrap. Wow, 25 years goes by in the blink of an eye! Each year, our seminar continues to grow. Thank you to the attendees who have been with us from the beginning and the newcomers who attended for their first time this year. With over … Continue Reading
Ver la versión en español aquí I was on my high school track team. My favorite race was the 100-yard dash. I distinctly remember practicing how to spring quickly out of the starting line blocks when the gun fired. The faster I jumped out of the blocks, the greater the odds of winning. This image came to mind when I met last week with the Regional Director of the National Labor Relations Board (the “NLRB”) for Region 12. Region 12 … Continue Reading
Ver la versión en español aquí Wow, how time flies! We are quickly approaching our 25th Annual Labor & Employment Law Seminar this Spring. Mark your calendars now because this year’s seminar is not to be missed! Join us on Friday, May 8th from 8 am-4:00 pm at the InterContinental Miami hotel as we reveal … Continue Reading
Ver la versión en español aquí Lots of people make New Year’s resolutions: to lose weight, quit smoking, stop procrastinating, and so on. With a week left in this very eventful year for employers, now is a great time to look back at the year we’ve had with an eye toward the challenges and concerns … Continue Reading
Ver la versión en español aquí As I sit here watching professional wrestling with my son, it hits me. Vincent Kennedy McMahon, the Chairman of World Wrestling Entertainment, is a genius. First, Mr. McMahon has kept me interested in staged fights (with predetermined outcomes) for the majority of my life. Second, I marvel at how … Continue Reading
Ver la versión en español aquí What do forgetfulness, menstrual cramps and temper tantrums have in common? They are all symptoms of new mental health disorders recognized in the latest version of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), a handbook widely used by health care professionals to assess and diagnose mental disorders. … Continue Reading
Ver la versión en español aquí Employers have fairly wide discretion in terms of developing work rules designed to increase productivity and decrease time spent “slacking off.” But, if you believe the reports, one Chicago-based company may have gone too far. Apparently, WaterSaver Faucet Company has been experiencing a decrease in employee productivity. The perceived … Continue Reading
Ver la versión en español aquí May 1, 2014, was not a typical day in the office for us. We left our offices from across the state and headed to the Trump National Doral Hotel to join over 380 attendees at our 24th Annual Labor and Employment Law Seminar. Thanks to all the private and public … Continue Reading
Ver la versión en español aquí The explosion in popularity of social media has, in my opinion, been a blessing and a curse for businesses. On the one hand, social media helps businesses market products and services, and reach-out to current and potential customers, with relative ease and little cost. On the other hand, social … Continue Reading
Ver la versión en español aquí Those of you who attended our annual labor & employment seminar on May 1 or read our blog with any regularity or just pay attention to developments in employment law, know that the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) and its administrative law judges have been finding employers guilty of … Continue Reading
I wish I had $5 for every time I hear an employer say, “Florida is a right-to-work state, so doesn’t that mean I can terminate an employee for any reason?” Well, sort of, but you have confused the concepts of “right to work” and “at will” employment. Meaning of “Right to Work State” When we … Continue Reading
A National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) administrative law judge recently found two code of conduct rules that prohibited comments exceeding “the bounds of fair criticism” and behavior that “is counter to promoting teamwork” violated the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA). Click here for copy of the case. The case arose after the William Beaumont Hospital terminated … Continue Reading
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has decided not to seek U.S. Supreme Court review of two U.S. Court of Appeals decisions invalidating the NLRB’s Notice Posting Rule. As you may recall, the rule would have required most private sector employers to post a notice notifying employees of their rights under the National Labor Relations … Continue Reading
