As published by the Society for Human Resource Management on May 18, 2011 Have you asked an employee about their mother’s fight with breast cancer, or the employee’s recent charity work with the American Heart Association? Knowing this information could subject you to legal liability under Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA). Most employers believe GINA [...]
One year after its enactment, the challenges to the Patient Protection Affordable Care Act (“PPACA”) continue, with two reaching the Federal Circuit Courts of Appeals. Most recently, the District Court of the District of Columbia upheld the constitutionality of the individual mandate using the same basic analysis as the courts in Virginia and Michigan. The [...]
The Connecticut Legislature is considering a bill which would limit an employer’s right to speak to their employees about unions. The controversial bill would prohibit an employer from requiring employees to attend meetings where an employer talks about religious or political views. Union concerns would fall under the later category. Many argue this bill violates [...]
The spotlight around the country is on public sector unions and Wisconsin is the epicenter. For years, union power went unchecked, leading to high budgets to pay for public employees. Now the states are pushing back the only way they can. The end result is a dramatic change in the collective bargaining landscape for public [...]
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) announced it believes constitutional amendments passed in four states prohibiting an employer’s voluntary recognition of a union are preempted by the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA). The final decision on this issue could have a huge impact on how union representation elections are held in the United States. Under [...]