Many employers may take every possible measure to promote compliance with all employment and labor laws. However, as these laws may be subject to constant change, staying up to date on such topics can seem a daunting task, but this can also be integral to protecting...
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Employer liability for labor law violations is expanding
Employees have the right to expect to be able to do their jobs in an environment that is safe, productive and compliant with state and federal labor laws. Failure to adhere to these regulations can result in problems for employees, including inaccurate pay, employee...
No More Election Do-Overs: Employers Will Be Subject to Orders to Engage in Collective Bargaining with the Union
In 2022, the media were reporting on the record-setting popularity of labor unions. Channels like Vox reported that labor unions were winning nearly two-thirds of their elections. Simultaneously, the nation saw a sharp spike in labor strikes. Recently, NPR offered a...
What does a “reasonable accommodation” really mean?
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), California workers who suffer from physical or mental disabilities can request that their employers grant them “reasonable accommodations” if they need them to perform their jobs. However, the question of what exactly a...
NLRB’s decision brings new scrutiny to workplace rules
California employers take note: The rules you have in your handbooks about workplace conduct may need to be revised rather quickly. On August 2, 2023, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) issued a ruling on Stericycle, Inc., N.L.R.B., Case 04-CA-137660 that...
Can you limit union campaigns in your company’s public spaces?
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has long held that employers could not ban nonemployee union organizers from cafeterias, restaurants, and other areas open to the public so long as the space was used in a manner consistent with its accepted use and any...