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Tag: National Labor Relations act (NLRA)


Research

Surveillance in the Workplace: An Update from the NLRB

September 5, 2023

Via: HR Hero

The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) continues to move the needle on its interpretation of the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) in favor of unions. For example, in Memorandum GC 23-02 entitled “Electronic Monitoring and Algorithmic Management of Employees Interfering […]


Research

Employers Beware: NLRB Instructs on Harsh Penalties for Repeat Offenders

June 30, 2023

Via: HR Hero

In its recently decided 2-1 decision, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) discussed additional remedies it may now consider in cases involving employers that have engaged in what the Board considers repeated or obvious disregard for employees’ rights under the […]


Communication, Development & Evaluation

Clear, Effective Social Media Policies Protect Reputation and Reduce Risk

October 21, 2022

Via: HR Hero

Generally speaking, you can prohibit your employees from engaging in certain activities (including social media use) during work hours or while using your equipment and/or communication systems—and discipline them for doing so. From a practical standpoint, the best way to […]


Research

Nationwide Right to Unionize Act Reintroduced

October 20, 2022

Via: HR Hero

On September 8, 2022, federal Congressional legislators from Massachusetts and California reintroduced the Nationwide Right to Unionize Act, which takes aim at state “right to work” laws and attempts to increase employees’ right to unionize. Section 14(b) of the National […]


Research

NLRB Relaxes Standard for Union Insignias in Workplace

October 13, 2022

Via: HR Hero

On August 29, 2022, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) issued a major decision that reversed a standard it set in 2019. Previously, employers enjoyed substantial discretion to limit alterations to work uniforms or other designated clothing in the workplace. […]


Research

Steps to Take Before Installing Video Surveillance at Work

July 5, 2022

Via: HR Hero

Question: We plan to install security cameras in the production area of our nonunion food packaging facility because of an increase in damaged product and safety incidents. Can we post signs at all entrances stating surveillance cameras are in use, […]


Research

My Work Rule Is Legal Today, But What About Tomorrow?

March 1, 2022

Via: HR Hero

Whenever the White House switches from one party to the other, there are risks because new appointments to the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) mean changes will occur in how it interprets and enforces the National Labor Relations Act (Act). […]


Research, Software

Employers Cheer New Rules for Union Elections

February 27, 2020

Via: HR Hero

The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) recently announced new rules for representation case procedures that will come as welcome news to employers. Many of the changes revise the 2014 Obama-era Board’s so-called “quickie” election rules, which imposed tight procedural deadlines […]