By Michael Z. Green, Texas A&M University What factors must a court consider when the National Labor Relations Board requests an order requiring an employer to rehire terminated workers before …
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Opinion/Commentary
Employees have a right to express support for Black Lives Matter while they’re on the job, according to a historic U.S. labour board decision
By Michael Z. Green, Texas A&M University A Home Depot store violated labor law when it disciplined Antonio Morales, the National Labor Relations Board ruled on Feb. 21, 2024. Morales, …
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By Raymond Gibney Jr., Penn State When people go on strike, their employers don’t pay them. That makes it hard for workers who have walked off the job to keep …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Google, Accenture workers file unfair labour practice complaint in U.S. accusing companies of retaliatory layoffs
The Alphabet Workers Union-CWA has filed an Unfair Labor Practice charge against tech giant Google and global professional services firm Accenture. The charge alleges retaliatory layoffs against Google Help workers …
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Employment ContractsFeatured
The FTC wants to ban employers in U.S. from using non-compete clauses on workers
Some news from south of the border caught our attention today, with the Federal Trade Commission proposing a new rule that would ban employers from using non-compete clauses on workers. …
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For bars and restaurants, serving an intoxicated customer is not only a bad idea – it can be illegal and have significant financial consequences for employers and employees alike. In …