Trojan Horse Coming Soon: OSHA’s New “Walkaround” Rule
Picture this: a parade of union reps or attorneys, each with their own agenda, roaming your site as observers and active participants in the inspection process.
Read MorePosted by Michael VanDervort | Feb 27, 2024 | DOL, Labor Relations Ink, Labor Relations Insight, Leadership, Legal, OSHA, Union Organizing
Picture this: a parade of union reps or attorneys, each with their own agenda, roaming your site as observers and active participants in the inspection process.
Read MorePosted by Michael VanDervort | Feb 7, 2024 | Courts, DOL, Federal, Labor Relations Ink, Labor Relations Insight, Legal
In a significant legal move, Amazon has challenged the Department of Labor’s (DOL) interpretation of the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act (LMRDA), specifically regarding “persuader” reports.
Read MorePosted by Kimberly Ricci | Feb 5, 2024 | DOL, Independents, Industry, Labor Relations Ink, Labor Relations Insight, Legal, NLRB, Retail, SEIU, Service Industry, Union Organizing, Unions, USSW
The tipping of servers is so customary that the practice is here to stay, although some restaurants have attempted to reverse the trend without much success. We will, however, discuss why unions are eager to spread tipping elsewhere.
Read MorePosted by Kimberly Ricci | Jan 10, 2024 | DOL, Healthcare, Healthcare, Industry, Labor Relations Ink, Labor Relations Insight, Legal, NLRB, Strikes, Union Organizing
Healthcare will soon be required to adhere to a broader joint employment standard – meant to streamline unionization processes at greater cost to businesses – that will increase employer liability.
Read MorePosted by Michael VanDervort | Nov 30, 2023 | CWA, Federal, Labor Relations Ink, Labor Relations Insight, Legal, Politics, Union Organizing, Unions, Weekly Workfront
In the dynamic landscape of U.S. labor and business relations, a subtle yet significant trend is emerging, shaped by the government’s financial strategies. In some situations, Uncle Sam uses its fiscal process to nudge businesses toward a more union-friendly approach.
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