Proposed NLRB Election changes
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has proposed the following changes to representation elections: Eliminate Blocking Charges...Under the proposal the NLRB will no longer postpone a representation election based on unproven unfair labor practice charges; 2. a...
NON -Refundable Maybe
problem with flight delay..have you ever had to cancel a trip because of a significant flight delay..if you had a non-refundable ticket you may think you are out of luck..however you can request an “involuntary refund” ..this is never publicized by the airline ..speak...
Writers and Agents A Bad Situation
In the traditional sense strikes occur when an Employer and a Union cannot reach agreement ..the dispute usually centers around wages or working conditions.. in the writers/agents dispute the issue deals with trying to fundamentally change the business model for...
NEW YORK state mirrors NYC in Salary History Prohibition
The New York State legislatures have passed 2 bills similar to those in effect in NYC. The Bills are on there way to the Governor who has said he will sign them.The first bill prohibits employers from inquiring about salary history in the employment or promotion...
SOME THINGS TO THINK ABOUT BEFORE STRIKING
Strikes are costly to employers ,employees and the public... for employees here are a couple things to take into consideration before striking. Assume you earn $15 per hour sand are about to strike for a .50$ per hour increase...how long before you recoup what wages...
EMPLOYERS DO NOT DELAY IN ASSERTING DEFENSES
On June 3 the United States Supreme Court decide the case of Fort Bend County V. Davis . Davis an employee of defendant filed a charge with the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) alleging sexual harassment and retaliation for making such a claim . Title VII of the...
Attention Employers who work in Massachusetts
Beginning in June 2019 Employers in Massachusetts will have a new obligation under the Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical leave (MPFML) provisions. The MPFML requires employers of ONE or more employees in Massachusetts to post a Department issued Notice outlining...
Heartbeat of Hollywood
On Monday June 3 the annual Heartbeat of Hollywood golf tournament will take place at two fine golf courses .. El Caballero CC and Moorpark CC .. The event raises money for the Motion Picture Television Fund with the funds dedicated to the Motion Picture Home in...
Alert California Employers! New State Laws and Their Impact
Alert California Employers! 2019 brings many important changes that affect the workplace with some new state laws. These new laws will provide added protections for workers but create new liabilities for employers. The laws give more benefits to the workers but...
For Parties Affected by the California Wildfires, the Department of Labor Issues Relief Guidelines
Amid the most destructive wildfire season in California history, the US Department of Labor (DOL) has unveiled relief measures to support those affected. The DOL declared in November a comprehensive relief effort spanning several agencies, including the Office of...