Union activity is on the rise and many labor experts believe the organizing efforts at companies such as Amazon and Starbucks are just a step in a growing nationwide movement. Combine the events of the past couple of years with
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Employers Beware! NLRB General Counsel Seeks to Restrict Employer Free Speech
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) made two announcements recently that should be of concern to all employers with employees not represented by a union. The first announcement was made by the NLRB General Counsel, Jennifer Abruzzo, who announced that
Unlimited PTO Policies: Avoid the Risks
In light of current labor shortages, employers are paying higher wages and contemplating different benefits and working conditions that employees are now demanding. One such benefit is an unlimited paid time off (PTO) policy. An unlimited PTO policy allows employees
Learning Lessons From Permaculture: Interview With Rony Lec, Founder of IMAP
On a trip to Guatemala, a friend introduced me to a unique outdoor classroom, a learning lab of sorts, for those interested in sustainable agriculture. It’s located on the shores of Lake Atitlan, a beautiful volcanic lake in the
Project Labor Agreements are Now Required for Large Federal Construction Projects
Last week, I wrote a blog post predicting that President Biden may be requiring project labor agreements (PLAs) on projects funded by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Acts, effective November 15, 2021 (link here). That prediction has now
Project Labor Agreements are Now Required for Large Federal Construction Projects
Last week, I wrote a blog post predicting that President Biden may be requiring project labor agreements (PLAs) on projects funded by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Acts, effective November 15, 2021 (link here). That prediction has now
Project Labor Agreements and Government Funded Infrastructure Projects: What You Need to Know Now
As many construction contractors are aware, the new Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, effective on November 15, 2021, includes significant monies for transportation, roads, bridges, rail, and other infrastructure construction. President Biden has encouraged public governmental agencies to use project
Project Labor Agreements and Government Funded Infrastructure Projects: What You Need to Know Now
Update: On February 4, 2022, President Joe Biden signed an Executive Order requiring the use of PLAs on federal construction projects for which the total estimated cost is $35 million or more.
As many construction contractors are aware, the new
Mind the Gaps Redux
Some time ago I posted about minding the gaps that can happen where the world of common law contracts meets Article 2 of the Uniform Commercial Code (“UCC”). I see the same issues repeating in my work recently so it
The Roller Coaster Continues: OSHA’s Emergency Temporary Vaccine Standard for Large Employers
Most of our readers are aware that on November 9, 2021, OSHA issued an Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) requiring covered employers (employers with 100 or more employees) to require employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19. The ETS allows employers to