The Workplace Advisor

In a major setback for the National Labor Relations Board, the D.C. Court of Appeals put the brakes on a new poster mandate that the NLRB sought to impose on most U.S. employers starting today, April 30th. Despite a series of legal setbacks, the NLRB had appeared to be moving ahead with its planned April …

The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) recently confirmed that it will embark on an education campaign directed at nonunion employees. In particular, the NLRB plans to roll out a new website aimed at educating nonunion employees about their rights under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA). The NLRB also plans to print and distribute marketing material …

“”The…Conference was a great opportunity to bring people with a common goal together for thought provoking dialog and to share innovative approaches …. Partnerships and alliances were made that will further our mission of wellness for all.”  -Susan Hannegan Health Management Program Manager Jack in the Box John Casey  Director of International Benefits Google Inc.   …

On March 26, 2012, the new Hazard Communication Standard, which aligns the classification of hazardous chemicals and communication of chemical hazards with the United Nation’s Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS) was issued as a final regulation by OSHA. This rule entails sweeping changes in how the hazards of a substance …

The Acting General Counsel of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) seems to be updating its status as often as some social media specialists. The Board issued a second report on social media cases on January 24, 2012; just six months after issuing its first report on the subject. Social media use is undeniably prolific. …

Federal contractors beware:  The U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) has been busy as of late.  The OFCCP regulates the employment practices of federal contractors. Who is a “federal contractor”? Generally speaking, any business or organization that (1) holds a single Federal contract, subcontract, or Federally assisted construction contract in …

On February 9, 2012, the IRS, DOL and HHS published joint final rules relating to the Summary of Benefits and Coverage and Uniform Glossary of Terms mandated by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA).  To review the final regulations, click here.  The most significant development for employers and insurance carriers is the extension …

Historically, the holidays are a quiet time of year in the workforce as employees take time to enjoy the season. However, this year was different. Although many Idaho employers might not recognize it yet, this recent holiday season dropped a lump of coal in employers’ stockings when the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) issued new …

In a case of great significance to both union and non-union employers, the National Labor Relations Board late Friday afternoon dealt a crushing blow to arbitration agreements. For years, private employers have implemented arbitration agreements as a means to resolve employment disputes more efficiently than is possible in the judicial system.  Just last year, U.S. …