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Employment Law This Week - NLRB Could Soon Have a Three-Person Republican Majority [Video]
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Szal Funeral Home Celebrates 70 Years of Community Commitment in McKees Rocks, PA
Szal Funeral Home Celebrates 70 Years of Community Commitment in McKees Rocks, PA Local funeral home honors its legacy of serving families with grace and compassion since 1953. We believe that every life is unique, and so are our funerals.”PITTSBURGH, PA, UNITED STATES, October 9, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Szal Funeral Home, Inc. proudly marks a significant milestone, celebrating 70 years of dedicated service to the McKees Rocks community and surrounding areas.
Pittsburgh Simple Cremation Is Simplifying the Journey of Farewell with Compassion and Care
Pittsburgh Simple Cremation Is Simplifying the Journey of Farewell with Compassion and Care Affordable cremation solutions are now available online to serve families in Pittsburgh and surrounding areas. We believe that during such a raw and heavy time, families should have the option for seamless and compassionate care.
EDPB Issues First Report on EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework
On November 4, 2024, the European Data Protection Board (“EDPB”) adopted its first report (the “Report”) under the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework (“DPF”), welcoming the efforts made by U.S. authorities and the European Commission to implement the DPF. The Report follows the EDPB’s review of the European Commission’s adequacy decision for the DPF, which is required by Article 3 of the decision.
NLRB General Counsel Calls for Crack Down and Harsh Remedies for Non-Competes and “Stay or Pay” Provisions | JD Supra
National Labor Relations Board (“Board”) General Counsel Jennifer Abruzzo (“Abruzzo”) issued a General Counsel Memo (Memo GC 25-01) last week signaling that employers could face civil prosecution and significant monetary remedies for using non-compete and so-called “stay-or-pay” provisions in agreements with their employees.
NLRB Opens New Front in Campaign Against Contractual Restrictive Covenants, Now Targeting No-Poach Provisions in a Business’ Company-to-Company Agreements | Epstein Becker & Green - JDSupra
On September 12, 2024, the Regional Director of the National Labor Relations Board’s (“NLRB”) Region 22 in Newark, New Jersey, issued an unfair labor practice complaint against a New Jersey building services company, alleging that employee non-hire (or “no poach”) provisions in the company’s contracts with its building clients violate the National Labor Relations Act (the “Act”).
Western District of Texas Says NLRB Structure Unconstitutional, Issues Injunction Preventing SpaceX Unfair Labor Practice Hearing from Proceeding | JD Supra
In an action brought by Space Exploration Technologies Corporation, commonly known as SpaceX, a U.S. District Court Judge in the Western District of Texas, Waco Division, has declared that the structure of the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB” or the “Board”) is unconstitutional.
Western District of Texas Says NLRB Structure Unconstitutional, Issues Injunction Preventing SpaceX Unfair Labor Practice Hearing from Proceeding
In an action brought by Space Exploration Technologies Corporation, commonly known as SpaceX, a U.S. District Court Judge in the Western District of Texas, Waco Division, has declared that the structure of the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB” or the “Board”) is unconstitutional.
Bicycles, Trains, and Automobiles: Illinois to Require Employers to Offer Pre-Tax Transportation Fringe Benefits | JD Supra
On July 28, 2023, Governor J.B. Pritzker signed into law House Bill No. 2068, “Transportation Benefits Program Act” (“Illinois Transit Law”), which requires employers to offer pre-tax transportation fringe benefits (“Transit Benefits”) to employees.
Bicycles, Trains, and Automobiles: Illinois to Require Employers to Offer Pre-Tax Transportation Fringe Benefits
On July 28, 2023, Governor J.B. Pritzker signed into law House Bill No. 2068, “Transportation Benefits Program Act” (“Illinois Transit Law”), which requires employers to offer pre-tax transportation fringe benefits (“Transit Benefits”) to employees.
Let's Talk with Carl Lee
Welcome to Let's Talk with Carl Lee , the podcast that transcends the boundaries of sports, culture, and social issues. Join former NFL player Carl Lee and a diverse panel of influential guests as they engage in thought-provoking conversations that ignite change and challenge perspectives.
The Story of What Happened to Moki
I’ll write the happy part first. We got back from a summer in LA and decided we would do two things. Make our own feature film and get a dog. This was 2011. We dog-sat a fun little doggy named Sky in LA and after years of Devin saying she wanted a dog, I just said “Okay, let’s do it.” The film would have to wait. We originally were looking to adopt Moki’s sister on petfinder but when she became unavailable they showed us Moki. Her name was actually Bella then.
Illinois Lawmakers Pass Numerous Bills Affecting Employers | JD Supra
In a flurry of activity into the wee hours of June 2, 2021, Illinois legislators concluded a spring session that saw the passage of numerous measures that will affect employers in the state across the span of the employment relationship. Among the most significant of the many bills heading to Governor Pritzker for signature are acts amending the Artificial Intelligence Video Interview Act, the Equal Pay Act, the Victims’ Economic Security and Safety Act (“VESSA”), and the Freedom to Work Act.
The Board Brings the NLRA Into the Modern Era of Discipline for Abusive Conduct, and Union Leaders Lament “Guys Like Us, We Had It Made. Those Were the Days.” | Epstein Becker & Green - JDSupra
On Tuesday, the three-member, all Republican, National Labor Relations Board (the “Board”) issued a 3-0 decision in General Motors LLC and Charles Robinson, 369 NLRB No. 127 (July 21, 2020), reversing its longstanding standard for determining when employers violate the National Labor Relations Act (the “Act”) by disciplining employees who, while engaged in activity protected under Section 7 of the Act, use profanity-laced speech, as well as racial, ethnic or sexist slurs, or other abusive...
The Board Brings the NLRA Into the Modern Era of Discipline for Abusive Conduct, and Union Leaders Lament “Guys Like Us, We Had It Made. Those Were the Days.”
Friday, July 24, 2020 On Tuesday, the three-member, all Republican, National Labor Relations Board (the “Board”) issued a 3-0 decision in General Motors LLC and Charles Robinson, 369 NLRB No. 127 (July 21, 2020), reversing its longstanding standard for determining when employers violate the National Labor Relations Act (the “Act”) by disciplining employees who, while engaged in activity protected under Section 7 of the Act, use profanity-laced speech, as well as racial, ethnic or sexist...
Coronavirus Considerations for Employers with a Unionized Workforce | 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.
Coronavirus Considerations for Employers with a Unionized Workforce
As we have discussed in prior Advisories, the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (“Coronavirus” or “COVID-19”) public health emergency is raising important issues for employers addressing rapidly developing disruptions to the workplace and the lives of employees with mass school closures, workplace closings, the need to reduce staff and expenses, etc.
WorkforceWednesday: Kickstarter Unionization, Coronavirus Guidance, Class Action Waivers [VIDEO]
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New NLRB Rule Defining Joint-Employer Status to Take Effect | 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.
New NLRB Rule Defining Joint-Employer Status to Take Effect
The National Labor Relations Board has announced the issuance of its final rule governing joint-employer status. The new rule, which was first proposed in September 2018 and has been the subject of extensive public comment, will become effective April 27, 2020.
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In Adopting “Contract Coverage” Standard, NLRB Gives Employers Greater Flexibility to Act Unilaterally on Subjects Encompassed by Collective Bargaining Agreements | Epstein Becker & Green - JDSupra
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Managing Employee Mobility Today: Are You Succeeding or Scrambling? - Take 5 Newsletter | 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.
Red Flags When Recruiting a Competitor’s Employee
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Strategic Partnerships Provide a Model for Building Mutual Value Through Alliances | ThinkGig
The need to provide seamless connectivity and always-on network reliability has become increasingly important with the rampant growth rate of data consumption. According to figures in Cisco’s 2017 Visual Networking Index (VNI) Complete Forecast, annual global IP traffic will reach 3.3 ZB (Zettabytes) by 2021, an increase from 1.2 ZB in 2016.
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