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 Kimberly Ricci | Feb 22, 2024 | Courts, Labor Relations Ink, Labor Relations Insight, Legal, NLRB, SCOTUS, SCOTUS, Starbucks, Trader Joe's
So far, 2024 appears to be the year that employers are pushing back against what they believe is essentially unchecked power of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB).
Read MorePosted by Kimberly Ricci | Feb 19, 2024 | Artificial Intelligence, Industry, Labor Relations Ink, Labor Relations Insight, Legal, SEIU, Service Industry, States, Union Leaders, Union Leaders, Union Organizing, Unions
“Unions are playing checkers, while companies are playing chess.” Kerr further explains that “automation has already been operationally deployed that can replace line workers” at McDonald’s, Burger King, Jack-in-the-Box, and Carl’s Jr in California.
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.
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