Labor Law
NLRB Case May Alter Social Media Law Landscape
An ambulance service illegally terminated an employee who posted negative remarks about her supervisor on her personal Facebook page, according to the National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB) Hartford, Conn., office, which announced on Nov. 2, 2010, that it has issued a complaint against the company. In addition, the complaint maintains that American Medical Response of [...]
Notification of Employee Rights Under Federal Labor Laws
The U.S. Department of Labor published a final rule in the May 20 edition of the Federal Register requiring federal contractors and subcontractors to provide notice to their employees of their rights under the National Labor Relations Act. Federal contractors and subcontractors will be required to post the prescribed employee rights notice at their workplaces. The [...]
President Obama Announces Intent to Nominate Brian Hayes as NLRB Member
On July 9, 2009, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate Brian Hayes as a member of the National Labor Relations Board. Read the press announcement here. President Obama Announces Nomination for NLRB
Patriot Corporations of America Act Up for Consideration
H.R. 1874 would provide Federal contracting preferences for and a reduction in the rate of income tax imposed on Patriot corporations. The bill’s stated purpose is “to provide Federal contracting preferences for, and a reduction in the rate of income tax imposed on, Patriot corporations, and for other purposes.” If passed, the potential impact would [...]
It’s Deja Vu All Over Again: Lingle Says She Will Veto Hawaii Card Check Bill
In a statement that should surprise no one, given her veto of a similar bill in 2008, Governor Lingle expressed her intent to veto the Card Check bill passed this legislative session by the legislature. Governor Lingle stated “the [2009]bill would send a signal that the state is making it harder for people to do business.” At [...]
