With pro-union sentiments at heights not seen in decades and a union-friendly political climate, union representation petitions are up 57 percent. Employers should understand the significance of unionization and ensure their businesses, operations, and supervisors are ready. At noon on Tuesday, June 14, Robinson+Cole will host a webinar where Labor and Employment Group lawyers
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A Tale of Two Trends
By Robinson+Cole's Manufacturing Industry Group on
James Madison groupies rejoice! All others can share my confusion.
Called the “Father of the Constitution,” scholars credit Mr. Madison for his significant role in the fundamental design of the United States Constitution, where power was distributed between the states and the federal government, and power within the federal government was distributed among three…
Employers Be Prepared: The Little Known “Persuader Activity” Rule Could Have an Enormous Impact on Your Business
By Robinson+Cole's Manufacturing Industry Group on
Posted in Labor Relations
On December 21, 2012, the Department of Labor (DOL), as well as all federal agencies, released its regulatory agenda and regulatory plan. Included in the agenda is the DOL Office of Labor-Management Standards’ (OLMS) plan to revise the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959 (LMRDA) otherwise known as the “Persuader Activity” rule. The…