Monthly Archives: September 2011

National Labor Relations Board Decision Allows for Smaller Bargaining Units in Non-Acute Care Health Care Facilities

Posted on September 19, 2011 by Royal LLP

The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) held in Specialty Healthcare & Rehabilitation Ctr. of Mobile that a unit of 53 Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) constituted an appropriate bargaining unit in a non-acute health care facility. The Board’s holding overrules Park … Continue reading →

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Congress Considering Bills Prohibiting Employment Decisions Based on Employment Status

Posted on September 15, 2011 by Royal LLP

The House and Senate are considering bills that would make it illegal to base employment decisions on an individual’s current employment status. The bills, part of the Fair Employment Opportunity Act of 2011, would make it illegal to “refuse to … Continue reading →

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Proposed NLRB Rule Would Speed Up Board Supervised Elections, Increase Employers’ Duties

Posted on September 2, 2011 by Royal LLP

A National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) proposal to expedite and simplify union elections will likely soon become a reality. The proposed Rule includes several substantive changes that would shorten the election period, increase employers’ legal duties, and reduce the ability … Continue reading →

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