In recent years, the National Labor Relations Board’s joint employer standard has been in a state of flux, making it hard (if not impossible) for employers to feel like they can get a handle on this important standard and plan/organize/prepare accordingly. This week, we have again seen movement from the NLRB on the issue.
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Online Hostile Environment?
Social media use by employees, and employers’ social media policies, continue to appear in the legal headlines. Much of the recent news coverage has touched on action by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) and its assessment of employer social media policies. However, recent legal action in Pennsylvania does not address the NLRB and its…
Frustrated with the NLRB’s Scrutiny of Employer Work Rules?
Employers are not the only ones frustrated with the National Labor Relations Board’s ever-growing scrutiny of common employer work rules and policies. A member of the NLRB is, too.
As many employers are aware, the NLRB’s scrutiny of work rules has gone well beyond social media policies. In recent years, the NLRB has taken issue…
Labor Day 2015: Employers Must Reflect on the NLRB’s Recent Activity, Too
It has been a busy year for the National Labor Relations Board. Many employees celebrated Labor Day with a long weekend and a shorter work week. However, employers also must reflect on the NLRB’s recent activity and consider the impact of such activity on their policies and procedures. Of particular interest to employers, the NLRB’s…