August 19, 2024 News & Commentary DOL defends its new independent contractor rule in five separate lawsuits brought in courts around the country; AT&T workers across the Southeast are striking after alleged unfair labor practice during contract negotiations; UAW President Shawn Fain is slated to speak tonight at the opening of the Democratic National Convention
August 15, 2024 News & Commentary Thousands of hotel workers across the country vote to authorize strikes; New Jersey enacts whistle blower protections for immigrant workers; and DOL enters into settlement agreement with poultry processing plant following death of teenaged worker.
August 5, 2024 News & Commentary the Fifth Circuit considers Department of Labor overtime eligibility standards; organized workers at Crooked Media participate in a one-day walkout; UNITE HERE endorses Kamala Harris for President
July 18, 2024 News & Commentary NLRB General Counsel issues memorandum reaffirming commitment to using 10(j) injunctions; Labor Department obtains a landmark anti-retaliation injunction; and a new report investigates the rise in union curious workers.
July 4, 2024 News & Commentary Texas judge halts FTC ban on noncompetes; Biden Administration releases proposed rule protecting workers from excessive heat; California grocery workers ratify new labor contract after authorizing strike.
July 1, 2024 News & Commentary Labor law impacts of Loper Bright and Jarkesy rulings; Unions push for workforce board represntation.
June 25, 2024 News & Commentary Supreme Court grants petition to hear a case on the scope of ADA standing; Texas federal district court blocks DOL rule expanding wage requirements for construction contractors, and South Korean Hyundai workers authorize strike.
Mercedes’ Use of Union-Busters in Alabama Highlights the Need for Disclosure Reform Sharon Block and Reed Shaw on ways to combat union-busting in the wake of union elections at Mercedes.
May 28, 2024 News & Commentary Businesses challenge the DOL’s new overtime rule, Illinois grows closer to passing a ban on captive audience meetings, and railroad unions raise concerns over remote-controlled trains.
May 23, 2024 News & Commentary Federal court rejects first amendment defense to FLSA retaliation claim; Labor Secretary Su speaks on efforts to modernize unemployment insurance systems; and US Senate Judiciary subcommittee holds hearing on state of prison labor.
