Labor and Employment Law Center

Information on the latest labor and employment legal and regulatory developments and how they may impact your business.

Historic NLRB Decision Changes When Employers Must Recognize and Bargain with Unions

The NLRB announced a new rule deciding when employers must bargain with unions without a representation election.

PA Human Relations Commission Expands Discrimination Protection with Inclusive Definitions

The PA state law prohibiting discrimination has expanded the definitions for sex, religious creed and race to now include additional protected characteristics.
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Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Expands Protections and Employer Obligations

The NLRB has overturned its 2019 SuperShuttle decision, which set a standard for determining independent contractor status under the National Labor Relations Act.
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NLRB Modifies the Independent Contractor Standard

The NLRB has overturned its 2019 SuperShuttle decision, which set a standard for determining independent contractor status under the National Labor Relations Act.
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DOL Clarifies How Holidays Impact Partial Weeks Taken Under FMLA

Whether the holiday time counts against FMLA depends on two factors.

NLRB Launches “Know Your Rights” Cards

The NLRB launched a “Know Your Rights” card campaign to educate employees about their NLRA rights. The initial launch includes two cards.

NLRB Issues Memo on Severance Agreement Guidance

The McLaren Macomb decision has retroactive effect, applying to severance agreements that predate its publication, and set a rule that overly restrictive severance agreements are unlawful.
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NLRB GC Issues Updated Memo on Prosecutorial Priorities

NLRB General Counsel Jennifer Abruzzo issued an updated memo of her prosecutorial priorities. We outline the cases critical to employers and management.

Deducting Fringe Benefits for Underperformance Does Not Entitle Employees to Overtime Pay

On March 9, 2023, the NLRB filed public notice of its intention to rescind four provisions from its 2019 election rule changes.
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NLRB Announces Changes to Election Rules After D.C. Circuit Decision

On March 9, 2023, the NLRB filed public notice of its intention to rescind four provisions from its 2019 election rule changes.
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NLRB Doubles Back: Severance Agreements Cannot Require Employees to Waive NLRA Rights

Employers violate federal labor law if they offer severance agreements prohibiting employees from making disparaging statements about their employer or disclosing the terms of the severance agreement.
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March 2023 Visa Bulletin

There was no movement for key categories in the March 2023 Visa Bulletin. The Bulletin did note that there has been an increase in use and demand for EB-2 and EB-3 visas.
 
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