We continue our annual tradition of covering legal trends and outlook for this year, focusing this week on employment and labor. Following several years of pandemic-focused legislation, we are now seeing a significant uptick in new employment legislation and emerging work-related trends across the country. The following are a few of the issues and trends
union organizing
As Unions Worm their Way into Apple, Inc., NLRB Alleges a ULP
By Guest Contributor on
Posted in Labor Relations
This week we are pleased to have a guest post by Robinson+Cole Labor and Employment Group lawyers Natale V. DiNatale and Kayla N. West.
Last month, the National Labor Relations Board issued a complaint alleging that Apple, Inc. committed an unfair labor practice by prohibiting union flyers in the breakroom while permitting non-union solicitations…
Webinar—Union Organizing is Rising Significantly: Are Your Supervisors Ready?
By Abby Warren on
Posted in Labor Relations
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…
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…