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NLRB, Union Issues
NLRB Returns to Pro-Union “Clear and Unmistakable Waiver” Standard
Published:February 13, 20257Views0Likes0CommentsShare
By Robert G. Brody and Fintan S. LalorOn December 10, 2024, the National Labor Relation Board (“NLRB” or “the Board”) reinstated the “clear and unmistakable waiver” standard for deciding…
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Family and Medical Leave Act, Legal Updates
Michigan Significantly Expands Paid Sick Leave Law
Published:February 12, 20258Views0Likes0CommentsShare
By Robert G. Brody and Fintan S. LalorOn February 21, 2025, all employers in Michigan will be required to provide employees with up to 72 hours of paid sick…
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Immigration Related Issues, Legal
ICE Raids: What Do We Know So Far and What Can You Do?
Published:January 30, 202572Views0Likes0CommentsShare
By Robert G. Brody & Fintan S. LalorAs promised, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has begun their mass deportation efforts. An expected but undesirable result is millions of…
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Court, Legal Updates, Wage and Hour
Texas Federal Court Vacates Department of Labor’s Rule Mandating Increases to the Salary Threshold for Exempt Employees
Published:January 27, 202528Views0Likes0CommentsShare
By Robert G. Brody and Fintan S. LalorOn November 15, 2024, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas set aside the Department of Labor (DOL)’s final…
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Age, Legal Updates
You can Advertise for “Recent College Graduate” in Connecticut, but is it Worth the risk?
Published:January 22, 202533Views0Likes0CommentsShare
By Robert G. Brody and Fintan S. LalorThe Connecticut Appellate Court recently held phrases such as “recent graduate” or “recent college graduates” in job postings are not inherently discriminatory…
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What to Expect in 2025: Changes to the Three Branches of Government
Published:December 23, 202477Views0Likes0CommentsShare
As we enter 2025, businesses face a rapidly evolving employment law landscape shaped by dynamic shifts across all three branches of government. With a new president set to take office,…
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Legal
Illinois Imposes Stricter Employment Verification Requirements on Employers
Published:December 18, 202468Views0Likes0CommentsShare
Illinois recently amended the Illinois Right to Privacy in the Workplace Act. However, the changes have little to do with privacy. Rather, the amendments increase workers’ notice of employment eligibility…
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NLRB, Union Issues
Third Union Election Ordered at Alabama Amazon Warehouse
Published:December 16, 202446Views0Likes0CommentsShare
On November 5th a National Labor Relations Board administrative law judge (“ALJ”) ordered a third union vote for Amazon warehouse workers located in Bessemer, Alabama. The ALJ determined Amazon illegally…
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Labor Management Issues, Legal, NLRB
NLRB Rules Captive Audience Meetings Unlawful
Published:December 2, 202454Views0Likes0CommentsShare
On November 13, 2024, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB or Board) in the case of Amazon.com Services LLC and Dana Joann Miller and Amazon Labor Union (Amazon) ruled captive…
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Employment, Law
New York City Mayor Signs Legislation Regulating Hotel Safety: What Employers Need to Know
Published:November 14, 202475Views0Likes0CommentsShare
On November 4, 2024, NYC Mayor Eric Adams signed into law the Safe Hotels Act (Int. No. 991-C) aiming to promote hotel safety and boost tourism. The Act, taking effect…
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