Edward Nasser is a student at Harvard Law School.
President Trump announced one choice for the National Labor Relations Board, William Emanuel. Emmanuel is a partner at Littler Mendelson and has worked with Republicans in Congress and major trade groups from various industries. President Trump has one other post to fill on the Board, which will move it to Republican control for the first time in nearly a decade.
NPR reports that the Department of Labor sent a formal request for information on the Obama-era overtime rule, moving closer to amendment. Secretary of Labor Alexander Acosta has signaled he would seek to lower the salary threshold under which workers are entitled to overtime. He has not yet proposed a specific amount.
Emmanuel Macron outlined his plan to overhaul France’s Labor Laws today, reports the Wall Street Journal. Business associations have praised the plans, which would, among other things, allow employers to negotiate deals with employees that would trump sector-wide rules on some working conditions. Other proposals include capping fines for unfair terminations, merging different employee associations and limiting the time for employees to appeal terminations.
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August 12
Third Circuit affirms dismissal of driver’s bias and retaliation claims against CBS and Teamsters; employment litigation surges in Washington state; MIT Sloan professor argues the rise of “disposable workers” is transforming American employment.
August 11
Rideshare drivers nearing union certification in California; UFCW campaigns against electronic shelf labels; Teamsters support NYC delivery driver bill.
August 10
Employee sues for a fossil-fuel-free 401(k) plan as a religious accommodation; DHS submits a proposed rule eliminating 60-day grace period for H-1B workers; Eighth Circuit dismisses constitutional challenge to the FMSHRC.
August 7
Starbucks beats claims it denied shifts to union workers; Center for State Labor Innovation aims to address labor law shortcomings.
August 6
Taylor Farms faces scrutiny over labor practices; Bipartisan labor bill gains momentum.
August 5
Clash over potential change to Canada’s labor code; Harvard’s Center for Labor and a Just Economy releases model sectoral bargaining laws; NJ sues Amazon for antitrust violations.