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World of Employment
Newly Constituted Trump NLRB Issues First Decision Overturning Biden Precedent: What It Means for Employers
In a predictable shift toward employer-friendly standards, the National Labor Relations Board (“Board”) has reinstated a standard that gives employers greater latitude in determining whether an employee’s abusive conduct during…
SCC Blog
The Albatross Finally Laid to Rest? Tracing the Journey of the Word “Industry” under Indian Labour Law A Study of State of U.P. v. Jai Bir Singh
This article traces the Supreme Court’s decision in State of U.P. v. Jai Bir Singh, examining the evolution of “industry” under the Industrial Disputes Act and its implications under the…
Ogletree Deakins Insights
Beltway Buzz, October 2, 2026
‘Gone Till November.’ This week, the U.S. Senate wrapped up its current legislative period, and its members hit the campaign trail ahead of the November midterm elections. Senators (as well…
HR Law Watch
Relief May Soon be on the way for Employers Before the NLRB
On August 26 the General Counsel of the National Labor Relations Board, Crystal S. Carey, issued amemorandum in which she identified a number of past decisions issued by the Biden-era…
Littler Publications, Press, and Events
Two Unions Claim the Same Work – Why Employers Need to Know About Section 10(k) of the NLRA
Two Unions Claim the Same Work – Why Employers Need to Know About Section 10(k) of the NLRA What can employers do when two unions both claim that a job…
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The NLRB Pendulum Swing Begins: Tackling Offensive Employee Conduct
On September 23, 2026, the National Labor Relations Board (“Board”) issued a decision with implications for employers navigating the intersection …
Labor Relations Update
Updated: The Fight Over Columbia Heads West: Stanford Moves to Stay NLRB Election for Undergraduate RA’s
By Paul Salvatore, Yonatan Grossman-Boder, Michael Kratochvil
UPDATE: On October 6, 2026, as expected, Residential Assistants United Rising withdrew its petition to represent RAs at Stanford University, rather than risk Columbia being overturned or limited in scope.…
Employment Law Letter
NLRB Restores Employer-Friendly Standard for Workplace Outbursts During Protected Activity
By Gabriel Jiran, Emily McDonough Souza, Sarah N. Niemiroski
The Big Picture The NLRB just made it a lot easier for employers to discipline employees who act out during union or other protected activities. On September 23, 2026, in Lion…
Angela Reddock-Wright Blog
Navigating Political Speech and NLRA Protections in the Corporate Workplace
For both employers and employees, understanding the dynamics of political debates and political speech at work laws in 2026 during election cycles makes proactive management and clear communication essential. As…
California Public Safety Labor Blog
PERB Holds That Rejecting a Tentative Agreement Without a Specific Explanation Is Per Se Bad Faith
By Mastagni Law
On August 28, 2026, the Public Employment Relations Board issued United Teachers Los Angeles v. Alliance College-Ready Public Schools, PERB Decision No. 3054. After fifteen months of first contract bargaining,…