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Posted on Nov 7, 2022 on Employment, Labor Management Issues, News, NLRB by Robert G. Brody and Mark J. Taglia
Last week, the National Labor Relations Board (the “NLRB”) General Counsel, Jennifer Abruzzo, issued a memorandum to all field offices announcing new measures to improve the Agency’s effectiveness in securing relief under Section 10(j) of the National Labor Relations …
Posted on Oct 18, 2022 on Employment, NLRB, Union Issues by Robert G. Brody and Mark J. Taglia
Currently, union employees have the right to request a representative be present during investigatory interviews with company management that may lead to discipline. This right is referred to as the Weingarten rule or Weingarten Rights. …
Posted on Sep 8, 2022 on Employment, Employment-at-Will / Restrictive Covenants, Labor Management Issues, News by Robert G. Brody and Mark J. Taglia
In the past few weeks several Fortune 500 companies, including Best Buy, Ford Motor, Walmart and Wayfair have announced planned layoffs, with numerous other major corporations implying the same could be necessary in the near …
Posted on Aug 10, 2022 on Uncategorized by Brody and Associates, Robert G. Brody and Luis A. Torres
Originally published on SHRM.org, Viewpoint: Voluntary Recognition of a Union Soon May No Longer Be Voluntary (The possible return of the Joy Silk doctrine), 6/29/2022 What would you do if you were presented with union …
Posted on Jun 10, 2022 on Discrimination and Harassment, Legal Updates by Brody and Associates, Robert G. Brody and Luis A. Torres
California passed two laws that require diversity for certain corporate boards. The first required diversity based on gender and the second for “underrepresented communities.” The effective date and required amount of representation varies based on …
Posted on Apr 29, 2022 on Union Issues by Robert G. Brody
Workers at an Amazon warehouse in Staten Island voted earlier this month to unionize. The 2,654-to-2,131 vote signals a huge blow to the gig economy and a huge surprise as the union was an independent …
Posted on Apr 29, 2022 on NLRB by Robert G. Brody and Mark J. Taglia
Most of you know the NLRB is a political body controlled by the party residing in the White House. As such, like most other federal agencies, its agenda and policies are subject to constant change …
Posted on Apr 29, 2022 on Uncategorized by Robert G. Brody and Mark J. Taglia
Employees at Apple’s flagship store in Grand Central Terminal, New York City, seek $30 per hour, tuition reimbursement, greater vacation time, better retirement options and more. These employees created a group called Fruit Stand Workers …
Posted on Apr 29, 2022 on Wage and Hour by Robert G. Brody and Mark J. Taglia
U.S. District Judge Joseph C. Spero recently ruled Major League Baseball violated Arizona state minimum wage law when it was decided minor league baseball players are year-round employees who work during training time, not just …
Posted on Mar 31, 2022 on Legal Updates, Union Issues by Robert G. Brody, Mark J. Taglia and Bruce E. Buchanan
Workers at an REI store in Manhattan voted earlier this month to unionize. The 88-to-14 trouncing creates the first union at the giant outdoor equipment and apparel retailer and marks a major win for the …