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Farmworker Advocates Say Proposed Overtime Rules Don’t Go Far Enough
Proposed rules for Colorado’s farmworker bill of rights don't fix historical inequities say labor, immigrant and Latino community advocates.
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Hard Times Ahead for Employers Under New NLRB
The NLRB in July ruled that Scabby the Rat can be displayed at union boycotts or protests. Employers can expect more labor-friendly decisions from the labor board, which has a Democratic majority as of Aug. 27.
Corporate Counsel Insight
The Pros and Pitfalls of Regulating Workplace Political Speech
Elections tend to bring out campaign buttons, strong political opinions and hats promising to make America great. So what should employers do when their...
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When Employee Outbursts are Protected Speech
If a worker unleashes a torrent of threats and epithets at a manager, makes racist comments toward a coworker or posts profanity directed toward...
Corporate Counsel Insight
NLRB Upholds Restrictions on Employees’ Speech to Media
The federal government’s labor watchdog is using a more employer-friendly test to determine whether employers unlawfully bar their workers from talking to the press.
The...
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Corporate Counsel Insight
Gig Economy Gets Backing From NLRB
Uber and other gig economy companies are getting encouraging opinions from federal agencies on the use of independent contractors.
In an advice memo released this...
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With Arbitration, Public Antipathy Clashes With Case Law
Public pressure continues to build against some companies that use mandatory arbitration provisions. Tech giants and even law firms have come under the microscope...
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NFL Halts New Anthem Policy to Come to Compromise With Players Union
The NFL sparked the latest wave of controversy over the protests during the national anthem in May, when the league owners voted without the...
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