By Keith Overholt On Friday, April 13, 2012, the United States District Court for the District of South Carolina, Charleston Division, issued an order holding the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) may not require employers to post a notice advising employees of their rights under the National Labor Relations Act.…
Although litigation continues to determine whether the National Labor Relations Board may require virtually all employers to post a notice of certain rights afforded under the National Labor Relations Act regardless of whether its employees are organized, April 30, 2012 is the date on which employers must comply. As of…
Today the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”) announced that it has again postponed implementation of its published rule requiring private sector employers subject to the National Labor Relations Act (“NLRA”) to post an official notice informing employees of their rights under the NLRA, and penalizing employers for non-compliance. The NLRB…
Effective November 14, 2011 virtually all employers which are not in the agricultural, railway or airline business will be required to post a notice advising their employees of their right to be represented by a labor union. If 20% or more of the employees speak a foreign language, the notice…
On August 9, 2011, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) issued a decision holding that undocumented workers are not entitled to back pay or reinstatement, even if their claims are meritorious. In Mezonos Maven Bakery, Inc., 357 NLRB No. 47 (2011), a group of undocumented workers were terminated following complaints…
The National Labor Relations Board has issued a Notice of Proposed Rule making, proposing amendments to several existing procedures in representation cases. In issuing this proposal, the Board has stated that it hopes to reduce unnecessary litigation, streamline pre- and post-election procedures, and facilitate the use of electronic communications and…
