NLRB issues new rule regarding workers’ union representation decisions
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jul 29, 2024
The National Labor Relations Board on Friday issued a final rule that it said restores and protects workers’ decisions regarding whether they want to be represented by a union in the workplace.
Coalition backs House labor bill to prohibit federal funding for joint employer rule, electronic union...
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 12, 2024
A coalition of senior living groups and other business organizations is urging support in the House of Representatives for the labor appropriations bill, which they say includes “critical” policy riders...
Unions now can represent workers, others in third-party wage claims
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jan 18, 2024
Unions in some cases can represent workers or third parties in wage claim lawsuits under legislation recently signed into law by New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy (D).
SCOTUS places ‘tombstone’ on Chevron doctrine, upending operation of federal agencies
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 01, 2024
A Supreme Court decision handed down Friday morning could transform the way federal agencies operate, providing the basis for senior living operators and other companies to challenge agency decisions.
NLRB releases new joint-employer standard amid senior living opposition
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 27, 2023
The new joint-employer standard released Thursday by the National Labor Relations Board will present greater risk for employers that contract with services providers, “creating greater liability for...
A growing threat to senior living? Believe it.
By
John O'Connor
Nov 02, 2023
As never before in recent memory, employees are in a position to challenge their employers for higher pay, better benefits and clearly defined career paths.
Supreme Court case appears favorable toward employer in unionization dispute
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Apr 25, 2024
The Supreme Court appeared Tuesday to be leaning in favor of coffee chain Starbucks in a union-related lawsuit against the National Labor Relations Board that could affect all types of business owners.