Monthly Archives: October 2011

The National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) prevents “supervisors” from joining a bargaining unit – but who is a supervisor? A recent decision from the First Region of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) provides a useful discussion of this issue. … Continue reading →

Earlier this year, the EEOC issued regulations interpreting the Genetic Information Non-discrimination Act (GINA). The regulations did not add much to GINA’s underlying requirements. Nevertheless, they provide an important reminder to employers about their obligations under GINA. GINA, passed by … Continue reading →

We have received several questions about when an employer may refuse to bargain with a union after the expiration of a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). The short answer is that the employer must have objective evidence proving that, in fact, … Continue reading →

The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) rule requiring all employers subject to the National Labor Relations Act to display a poster informing employees of their unionization rights will now take effect on January 31, 2012 instead of November 14, 2011. … Continue reading →

While the Employee Free Choice Act (EFCA) is going nowhere in Congress, the National Labor Relations Board could enact its proposals through its rulemaking power. This blog has detailed a few of the many actions the NLRB has taken recently, … Continue reading →