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A Union Wish List - The Protecting the Right to Organize Act (PRO Act) of 2021 | JD Supra
On March 9, 2021, the House of Representatives passed the PRO Act by a vote of 225 – 206. It now heads to the Senate. The Act’s fate in the Senate is uncertain; however, President Biden has voiced his support for the bill. The PRO Act, if passed, would make sweeping changes to the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) and tilt the playing field decidedly in favor of organized labor. One area of significant change is with regard to the coverage of the NLRA.
EEOC Proposes to Update Its Conciliation Procedures | JD Supra
On October 9, 2020, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC or Commission) published in the Federal Register a proposed rule describing amendments it intends to make to the regulations governing the statutory conciliation process. As stated in the proposed rule, the EEOC “… believes that providing greater clarity to the conciliation process will enhance the effectiveness of the process and ensure that the [EEOC] meets its statutory obligations.” Citing Mach Mining, LLC v.
Dropping an F-Bomb or Uttering a Racist or Sexist Comment in the Workplace May No Longer Be Protected Activity Under the National Labor Relations Act | JD Supra
On July 21, 2020, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) issued a decision in General Motors LLC, 369 NLRB No. 127 (2020) which fundamentally changed the standard for, “determining whether employees have been lawfully disciplined or discharged after making abusive or offensive statements — including profane, racist, and sexually unacceptable remarks — in the course of activity otherwise protected under the National Labor Relations Act” (Act).
U.S. Department of Labor Provides New Forms, Answers New Questions and Seeks Public Comment Regarding the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 | JD Supra
New Optional-Use FMLA Forms On July 16, 2020, following a period of public comment, the DOL published new optional-use FMLA forms. The forms were revised by the DOL to make them easier to understand and use. For instance, the forms now contain fewer questions requiring written responses. Instead, the forms use statements and check boxes. This change is intended to cut down on the time it takes to complete the form and to cut down on the need for follow up inquiries caused by incomplete responses.
Maryland Enacts Mini-WARN Law | JD Supra
Governor Larry Hogan allowed Senate Bill 780 to become law without his signature on May 7, 2020. The law will become effective on October 1, 2020. This new law significantly revised the existing Economic Stabilization Act (MD Code, Labor and Employment §11-301 – §11-304)(“Act”) and will drastically change Maryland employers’ notification and reporting obligations regarding workforce layoffs.
Unemployment during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Questions and Answers | JD Supra
Updated: May 25, 2018: JD Supra is a legal publishing service that connects experts and their content with broader audiences of professionals, journalists and associations.
An Employer's Guide To Unemployment During Pandemic
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NLRA Rules Still Apply | JD Supra
Updated: May 25, 2018: JD Supra is a legal publishing service that connects experts and their content with broader audiences of professionals, journalists and associations.
Considerations for Employers Before Taking Unilateral Employment Action with a Unionized Workforce in Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic | JD Supra
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Guidance for Maryland Employers Regarding Rising Unemployment Claims in the Face of COVID-19 | JD Supra
Updated: May 25, 2018: JD Supra is a legal publishing service that connects experts and their content with broader audiences of professionals, journalists and associations.
Maryland Legislature Passes Emergency Legislation Expanding Entitlement to Unemployment Compensation | JD Supra
Updated: May 25, 2018: JD Supra is a legal publishing service that connects experts and their content with broader audiences of professionals, journalists and associations.
More Guidance for Employers on Crafting Lawful Employee Handbook Rules | JD Supra
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Maryland Senate and House Pass #MeToo Legislation | JD Supra
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MD DLLR Provides New Information on Healthy Working Families Act | JD Supra
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Don’t Like that NLRB Ruling? Just Wait, it May Change!
As 2017 and Chairman Phillip Miscimarra’s term drew to an end, the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB” or “Board”) issued a flurry of decisions overturning several Obama-era NLRB decisions. Because Board members are appointed by the President, the political make-up of the Board (5 members), and its overall view of employer-employee-union behavior, changes on a fairly regular basis.
To Kneel or not to Kneel; What is the Question?
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Are Your Employees’ Personal Phone Numbers “Available” to You?
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The DOL Will, Once Again, Tell You What it Thinks
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