By: Arthur Telegen, Cary Burke, and Alex Reganata
On February 21, 2023, the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB” or “Board”) once again issued new precedent when holding that the mere proffer of a draft severance agreement containing broad
The Employer Labor Relations blog published by Seyfarth Shaw LLP focuses on issues related to labor relations between employers and their workforce. It covers topics such as labor peace agreements, union negotiations, collective bargaining agreements, National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) decisions and guidance, unfair labor practice settlements, and legislative developments affecting employer obligations and employee rights. The blog also addresses challenges faced by employers in unionized and non-unionized settings, including compliance with labor laws, enforcement actions, and strategies for dispute resolution. It provides updates on regulatory changes, court rulings, and practical implications for managing labor relations in various industries.
By: Arthur Telegen, Cary Burke, and Alex Reganata
On February 21, 2023, the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB” or “Board”) once again issued new precedent when holding that the mere proffer of a draft severance agreement containing broad…
By: Cary Burke and Olivia Jenkins
At the end of last year, Congressional appropriators gifted a $25 million budget increase to the National Labor Relations Board. While this boost in funding fell short of President Biden and General Counsel Jennifer…
By: Ronald Kramer and Seong Kim
Seyfarth Synopsis: The billions of taxpayer dollars now flowing out to financially troubled multiemployer plans is good news for those plans, their contributing employers, and plan participants. That said, it is not a “get…
By: Cary Burke and Olivia Jenkins
As labor watchers have come to expect over the past few years, the National Labor Relations Board saved some of its most consequential decisions for release in late December. In a slew of rulings,…
By: Jennifer L. Mora and Cary Burke
On October 31, 2022, National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB” or “Board”) General Counsel Jennifer A. Abruzzo issued Memorandum GC 23-02, wherein the General Counsel announced her intention to “protect employees” from what…
By: Cary R. Burke and Olivia Jenkins
On October 20, 2022, National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB” or “Board”) General Counsel Jennifer Abruzzo issued Memorandum GC 23-01, which instructs the Regions to “routinely attempt to obtain full interim relief” when…
By: Ronald Kramer and Seong Kim
Seyfarth Synopsis: Contributing employers to multiemployer pension plans have seen some big developments in July. The PBGC released its new Final Rule on Special Financial Assistance on July 8, 2022, which will help financially…
By: Jamie R. Rich and Abigail D. Skinner
Seyfarth Synopsis: On February 24, 2022, the National Labor Relations Board, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and Department of Labor hosted a webinar identifying their intent to ramp up prosecution of employers. The…
By: John Phillips and Vanessa Rogers
Seyfarth Synopsis: The City of Houston is raising the minimum wage for employers with covered contracts, subcontracts, and concession agreements at George Bush Intercontinental Airport, William P. Hobby Airport, and Ellington Airport. Under Mayor…
By: Ashley Cano
On February 4, 2022, President Biden signed an Executive Order that mandates the use of project labor agreements (“PLAs”) on federal construction projects valued at or above $35 million. PLAs are pre-hire collective bargaining agreements between contractors…