Employers frequently encounter a common scenario : A n employee who does not have enough accrued paid time off (PTO) to take time away from work requests time off before their next accrual. In a well-intentioned attempt to accommodate the employee’s needs ,...
We all know that meetings can be an essential aspec t of managing a business . Among other things, meetings can be a n avenue for management to communicate vital information to staff , for team members to brainstorm, and for colleagues to collaborate ...
Charges of workplace discrimination received by the E qual Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) increased by nearly 20 % i n 2022 compared to the prior year . E mployers need to take active steps to prevent charges, as well as steps to...
In Tesla, Inc. , N.L.R.B. A.L.J., Case 12-CA-293359 (April 25, 2023), the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) upheld a decision by an administrative law judge (ALJ) that Tesla managers violated the rights of workers to discuss their wages or seek assistance from upper management. The...
The National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB’s) recent decision in McLaren Macomb should have employers reviewing their severance agreements. Even non-union employers can be charged with an unfair labor practice if their agreements restrict employee organizing rights. ...
We all heard about airport delays over the 2022 holidays as Southwest Airlines passengers and airline crews were stuck in the terminals. If you were there, you may have witnessed gate agents trying to team up flight crews who wanted to go home with flights they could service to get there. Then,...
Earlier this month, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking , which, if implemented, would ban employers from entering into noncompete agreements with new employees and require that they rescind any noncompete agreements with existing employees. State laws...
Did you know the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has authority over more than just unionized employers? Its authority extends to all employers subject to the National Labor Relations Act, which is most private employers. Employers subject to the Act risk being charged with an unfair labor...
This article summarizes federal and state employment law changes already enacted that will affect employers in 2023. State information is included for Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, and Utah. There are no significant changes on the books for 2023 in Idaho and Wyoming. Federal Effective...
Businesses are more successful when they work with employees to improve their workplace and products. Opinion surveys can help, and so can employee committees in various forms and with different goals. Employee committees can increase morale and engage employees. Some are very effective and...
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