Amazon, the major online retailer, has sued the New York Public Employment Relations Board (PERB) to stop the enforcement of a recently passed law that it claims is unconstitutional. The new law would give the PERB the authority to bring enforcement actions against companies like Amazon for engaging in unfair labor practices. However, Amazon is trying to block the law from coming into effect, saying that it is preempted by existing federal law.
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Appeals Court Ruling Finds NLRB to Be Unconstitutional
Under a recent ruling by the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), one of the primary agencies that oversees violations of federal labor law, was determined to be potentially unconstitutional. The ruling states that the NLRB, as currently constituted, does not comply with the US Constitution because it is structured in a way that prevents the President from freely firing its members. As such, the legitimacy of the agency and its various administrative rulings have now been brought into question.
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Seven Signs of Possible Racial Discrimination in the Workplace
Whether you are an employer or an employee, you should be wary of any potential signs of employment discrimination, including racial discrimination. While these signs may sometimes be obvious, they can also be more subtle and difficult to notice, allowing it to continue for a shockingly long time without being addressed. Here are seven signs of possible racial discrimination you should watch out for:
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What is a “Captive Audience” Meeting, and Why Does it Matter?
Whether you are an employer or a worker, there is a chance that you may have considered the potential issues related to labor organizing. As part of those considerations, you may have run into something known as a “captive audience” meeting. But what exactly is a captive audience meeting, and why might it cause legal issues for business owners and employees?
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New DOL Rule Requires Greater Financial Disclosure from Unions
The United States Department of Labor (DOL) has issued a new rule requiring labor unions to disclose more information about how union-controlled trusts allocate their money. The new rule, titled “Labor Organization Annual Financial Reports for Trusts in Which a Labor Organization Is Interested,” will affect any union with annual revenues exceeding $250,000, and will require in-depth disclosure of the trust’s expenses and investments. The goal of the new rule, according to the DOL, is to meet the requirements of the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act. Continue reading “New DOL Rule Requires Greater Financial Disclosure from Unions”
