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September 4, 2015

As Expected, the NLRB Eliminates the Employer's Right to Terminate Dues Checkoff Upon Expiration of a CBA

The NLRB recently held that, like most other terms and conditions of employment, an employer’s obligation to check off union dues continues after expiration of a collective bargaining agreement that contains such a provision.

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September 3, 2015

Fifth Circuit Rules on Tip Pooling

The Fifth Circuit was recently presented with what may seem like an easy issue: does including a “coffeeman” in a tip pool invalidate the tip credit?

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September 2, 2015

NLRB's General Counsel Skips Regulatory Process to Allow Unions to Use Electronic Signatures on Election Petitions

On September 1, 2015, the NLRB's General Counsel issued a guidance memorandum on electronic signatures to support a showing of interest related to a union petition.

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August 28, 2015

NLRB Imposes New "Indirect Control" Joint Employer Standard in Browning-Ferris

On August 27, 2015, the last day of Harry Johnson, III's term as a Board member, the National Labor Relations Board issued its long-awaited decision in Browning-Ferris Industries of California, Inc.

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August 24, 2015

D.C. Circuit Upholds DOL’s Home Care Rule; Further Appeals Likely

On August 21, 2015, tthe D.C. Circuit upheld the U.S Department of Labor’s Home Care Rule and reversed the lower court’s decisions vacating the new Rule.

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August 21, 2015

Washington Supreme Court Finds that City of SeaTac Minimum Wage/Paid Sick Leave Ordinance Applies to Employers Located at the Port of Seattle

Washington State Supreme Court upholds ordinance and finds the law applies to all affected employers within the City of SeaTac, regardless of whether or not they operate within Port of Seattle boundaries.

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August 19, 2015

Last Call: California Legislature Makes Final Push for 2015 Session

The California Legislature reconvened on Monday, August 17, and will consider bills of particular interest to California private sector employers.

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August 19, 2015

Former In-House Attorney Cannot Duck Trade Secrets Allegations with Anti-SLAPP Motion

A California appellate court affirmed the denial of an intellectual property attorney’s anti-SLAPP motion against his former employer.

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August 17, 2015

The NLRB Refuses to Require its General Counsel to Explain the Joint Employer Case Against McDonald's

The National Labor Relations Board continues the string of controversial moves in its unfair labor practice cases against McDonald’s.

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August 17, 2015

Maine Enacts Law Restricting Employer Access to an Employee's or Job Applicant's Social Media Accounts

Maine enacts legislation that restricts an employer's ability to demand information regarding an employee's or job applicant's social media account.

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