NLRB Proposed Procedural Changes to Representation Cases
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…
New Guidelines for Applying for Functional Affirmative Action Program Agreements
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs has released an update to the process by which federal supply and service contractors can apply for Functional Affirmative Action Program agreements. Full details of new directive can be viewed here . Section 503 of Executive Order 11246 provides…
U.S. Supreme Court Provides Employers with Protection from Class Actions
On Monday of this week, the United States Supreme Court issued a decision which is a major win for employers. The Court substantially restricted when employees can join together in a “class action” against their employers to assert claims of discrimination, retaliation and related claims. This landmark decision gives significant…
U.S. Supreme Court Upholds Legal Arizona Workers Act
The United States Supreme Court has upheld the Legal Arizona Workers Act (Arizona Law). Under the Arizona Law, passed in 2007, the license(s) of an Arizona employer may be, and in certain circumstances must be, suspended or revoked, if the employer knowingly or intentionally employs an unauthorized alien. The Arizona…