http://www.examiner.com/x-14310-LA-Labor-Relations-Examiner?cid=exrss-LA-Labor-Relations-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:16:17 -0700 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 18:48:50 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-14310-LA-Labor-Relations-Examiner~y2009m10d13-Union-card-check-campaign-targets-Long-Beach-hotels?cid=exrss-LA-Labor-Relations-Examiner For the past year, the union that represents hotel workers in the Los Angeles area (UNITE/HERE Local 11) has been targeting the Long Beach Hilton with a corporate campaign designed to force a neutrality and card check agreement on the hotel. Recently... EFCA unions NLRB UNITE/HERE Tue, 13 Oct 2009 18:48:50 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14310-LA-Labor-Relations-Examiner~y2009m10d13-Union-card-check-campaign-targets-Long-Beach-hotels?cid=exrss-LA-Labor-Relations-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14310-LA-Labor-Relations-Examiner~y2009m9d28-Approval-of-unions-below-50-for-first-time-ever-in-Gallup-poll?cid=exrss-LA-Labor-Relations-Examiner Gallup has been asking the question “Do you approve or disapprove of labor unions?” since the 1930’s, and a majority has always answered “approve” – until this year. For the first time, less than a majority of thos... EFCA unions Mon, 28 Sep 2009 18:01:33 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14310-LA-Labor-Relations-Examiner~y2009m9d28-Approval-of-unions-below-50-for-first-time-ever-in-Gallup-poll?cid=exrss-LA-Labor-Relations-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14310-LA-Labor-Relations-Examiner~y2009m9d18-AFLCIO-convention-roundup-Trumka-takes-over-UNITEHERE-rejoins-Specter-talks-EFCA?cid=exrss-LA-Labor-Relations-Examiner Meet the new boss, Richard Trumka.  AP Photo:  Gene J. Puskar Related ArticlesTrumka takes over AFL-CIO   UNITE/HERE vs. SEIU UNITE/HERE rejoins AFL-CIO  Specter on compromise EFCA Richard Trumka, for... EFCA unions UNITE/HERE Fri, 18 Sep 2009 18:15:11 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14310-LA-Labor-Relations-Examiner~y2009m9d18-AFLCIO-convention-roundup-Trumka-takes-over-UNITEHERE-rejoins-Specter-talks-EFCA?cid=exrss-LA-Labor-Relations-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14310-LA-Labor-Relations-Examiner~y2009m9d15-Union-protests-against-Disney-over-healthcare-continue?cid=exrss-LA-Labor-Relations-Examiner The Mouse, not a union protester, at the D23 convention AP Photo/Disney-ABC Television Group: Adam LarkeyLocal 11 of UNITE/HERE held another protest at a high profile Disney event last week, the D23 convention in Anaheim.  Like past pr... unions UNITE/HERE healthcare Tue, 15 Sep 2009 16:24:13 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14310-LA-Labor-Relations-Examiner~y2009m9d15-Union-protests-against-Disney-over-healthcare-continue?cid=exrss-LA-Labor-Relations-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14310-LA-Labor-Relations-Examiner~y2009m8d28-Reid-says-Employee-Free-Choice-Act-EFCA-on-holdfor-now?cid=exrss-LA-Labor-Relations-Examiner AP photo: Susan Walsh Related ArticlesReid speaks to Las Vegas ChamberAFL-CIO leader says health care before EFCAThe debate over health care reform has pushed the Employee Free Choice Act (EFCA) off the Senate docket, possibly for the rest of th... EFCA unions Fri, 28 Aug 2009 12:42:24 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14310-LA-Labor-Relations-Examiner~y2009m8d28-Reid-says-Employee-Free-Choice-Act-EFCA-on-holdfor-now?cid=exrss-LA-Labor-Relations-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14310-LA-Labor-Relations-Examiner~y2009m8d25-California-reverses-course-allows-furloughs-for-exempt-employees?cid=exrss-LA-Labor-Relations-Examiner California Labor Commissioner Angela Bradstreet In a previous article, California employers were advised to avoid any type of formal furlough plan for exempt employees, because it could lead to a loss of exempt status, according to an opinion le... Tue, 25 Aug 2009 16:12:35 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14310-LA-Labor-Relations-Examiner~y2009m8d25-California-reverses-course-allows-furloughs-for-exempt-employees?cid=exrss-LA-Labor-Relations-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14310-LA-Labor-Relations-Examiner~y2009m8d21-Unions-101-Do-union-decisions-have-to-be-approved-by-employees?cid=exrss-LA-Labor-Relations-Examiner When a union becomes the representative of a group of employees, either through an NLRB election or card check recognition, the union gains the legal authority to speak and act on behalf of the employees on any matter involving terms and conditions o... unions NLRB Fri, 21 Aug 2009 17:40:00 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14310-LA-Labor-Relations-Examiner~y2009m8d21-Unions-101-Do-union-decisions-have-to-be-approved-by-employees?cid=exrss-LA-Labor-Relations-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14310-LA-Labor-Relations-Examiner~y2009m8d19-Atwill-employment--it-doesnt-mean-what-you-think-it-means?cid=exrss-LA-Labor-Relations-Examiner The term “at-will” is sprinkled through almost any employment document in use today, but there is a great deal of confusion over what it really means. Employees worry they’ll walk into work one morning and the boss will say “y... employment law at-will employment Wed, 19 Aug 2009 15:37:10 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14310-LA-Labor-Relations-Examiner~y2009m8d19-Atwill-employment--it-doesnt-mean-what-you-think-it-means?cid=exrss-LA-Labor-Relations-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14310-LA-Labor-Relations-Examiner~y2009m8d13-AFLCIO-President-coming-to-LA-for-car-wash-protest?cid=exrss-LA-Labor-Relations-Examiner John Sweeney, President of the AFL-CIO, is scheduled to appear at a protest against a Los Angeles car wash on August 19. A campaign by the United Steelworkers Union to organize car wash workers in Southern California was announced over a year ago. Th... unions Steelworkers Thu, 13 Aug 2009 15:00:26 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14310-LA-Labor-Relations-Examiner~y2009m8d13-AFLCIO-President-coming-to-LA-for-car-wash-protest?cid=exrss-LA-Labor-Relations-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14310-LA-Labor-Relations-Examiner~y2009m8d11-Teamsters-might-be-going-on-strike-againstthe-Teamsters?cid=exrss-LA-Labor-Relations-Examiner The International Brotherhood of Teamsters has a union problem. Many of the staff employees at the International headquarters are represented by another union, OPEIU, which is in the midst of negotiating a new contract with Jimmy Hoffa, Jr. and the T... unions Teamsters Tue, 11 Aug 2009 18:50:18 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14310-LA-Labor-Relations-Examiner~y2009m8d11-Teamsters-might-be-going-on-strike-againstthe-Teamsters?cid=exrss-LA-Labor-Relations-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14310-LA-Labor-Relations-Examiner~y2009m8d5-Does-the-NLRB-have-the-power-to-enact-the-EFCA?cid=exrss-LA-Labor-Relations-Examiner The NLRB has the power to make significant changes to federal labor lawWith Congress on recess and conflicting reports on the possibilities of passing the Employee Free Choice Act this year, there is talk that the National Labor Relations Board ... EFCA unions NLRB Wed, 05 Aug 2009 17:00:36 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14310-LA-Labor-Relations-Examiner~y2009m8d5-Does-the-NLRB-have-the-power-to-enact-the-EFCA?cid=exrss-LA-Labor-Relations-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14310-LA-Labor-Relations-Examiner~y2009m7d30-Avoiding-liability-using-independent-contractors--part-two?cid=exrss-LA-Labor-Relations-Examiner  .Part one of this series set forth some tips for establishing a true independent contractor relationship, as opposed to an employment relationship that can end up creating liability for the company. It is equally important to manage the relatio... independent contractors Thu, 30 Jul 2009 17:52:13 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14310-LA-Labor-Relations-Examiner~y2009m7d30-Avoiding-liability-using-independent-contractors--part-two?cid=exrss-LA-Labor-Relations-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14310-LA-Labor-Relations-Examiner~y2009m7d27-Unions-101--Do-I-have-to-join-the-union-at-my-workplace?cid=exrss-LA-Labor-Relations-Examiner If a union represents employees at your workplace, you are not automatically a member of the union. You may be led to believe that you have no choice; you’re required to join the union, or else. Truth is, you have a choice (note: if you work in... unions Mon, 27 Jul 2009 18:43:13 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14310-LA-Labor-Relations-Examiner~y2009m7d27-Unions-101--Do-I-have-to-join-the-union-at-my-workplace?cid=exrss-LA-Labor-Relations-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14310-LA-Labor-Relations-Examiner~y2009m7d22-EFCA-arbitration-provisions-would-strip-rights-from-employees?cid=exrss-LA-Labor-Relations-Examiner Even the right to strike may be jeopardized by the EFCA  When the Employee Free Choice Act (EFCA) was introduced, the spotlight focused on the card check provisions that would have essentially taken away the right of employees to vote by se... EFCA unions arbitration Wed, 22 Jul 2009 16:00:48 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14310-LA-Labor-Relations-Examiner~y2009m7d22-EFCA-arbitration-provisions-would-strip-rights-from-employees?cid=exrss-LA-Labor-Relations-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14310-LA-Labor-Relations-Examiner~y2009m7d17-Card-check-dropped-from-Employee-Free-Choice-Act-EFCA?cid=exrss-LA-Labor-Relations-Examiner Card check was abandoned to appease moderates such as Senator Feinstein.  AP Photo: J. Scott ApplewhiteA group of Senators have been working behind closed doors on compromise amendments to the Employee Free Choice Act (EFCA) ever since moderate ... EFCA Fri, 17 Jul 2009 16:18:18 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14310-LA-Labor-Relations-Examiner~y2009m7d17-Card-check-dropped-from-Employee-Free-Choice-Act-EFCA?cid=exrss-LA-Labor-Relations-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14310-LA-Labor-Relations-Examiner~y2009m7d9-Avoiding-liability-using-independent-contractors--part-one?cid=exrss-LA-Labor-Relations-Examiner IIn order to reduce costs, many employers are utilizing “independent contractors” without using the proper safeguards to insure that these individuals won’t be deemed “employees.” This can come back and bite a company in... independent contractors Thu, 09 Jul 2009 22:46:21 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14310-LA-Labor-Relations-Examiner~y2009m7d9-Avoiding-liability-using-independent-contractors--part-one?cid=exrss-LA-Labor-Relations-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14310-LA-Labor-Relations-Examiner~y2009m6d24-Avoid-furlough-days-for-exempt-employees?cid=exrss-LA-Labor-Relations-Examiner The Governor says:  "Furlough fever, catch it!"  AP photo: Noah BergerFurlough fever has swept California recently due to the state budget crisis and the ongoing recession. May employers have been tempted to institute furlough day... exempt Wed, 24 Jun 2009 18:12:35 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14310-LA-Labor-Relations-Examiner~y2009m6d24-Avoid-furlough-days-for-exempt-employees?cid=exrss-LA-Labor-Relations-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14310-LA-Labor-Relations-Examiner~y2009m6d23-Ralphs-managers-not-guilty-of-misconduct-during-2003-lockout?cid=exrss-LA-Labor-Relations-Examiner A federal jury found three former Ralphs managers not guilty yesterday in a case arising from the 2003 Southern California grocery strike. It is extremely rare for managers to be prosecuted for actions taken during a labor dispute. Here is some ... EFCA unions lockouts Tue, 23 Jun 2009 18:53:44 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14310-LA-Labor-Relations-Examiner~y2009m6d23-Ralphs-managers-not-guilty-of-misconduct-during-2003-lockout?cid=exrss-LA-Labor-Relations-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14310-LA-Labor-Relations-Examiner~y2009m6d19-Unions-bring-Employee-Free-Choice-Act-back-to-life?cid=exrss-LA-Labor-Relations-Examiner Senator Specter back on board? (AP Photo: Gene J. Puskar) Just a few short weeks ago, it was declared dead. Six feet under. Muerte. Like the ex-parrot in the Monty Python sketch. The Employee Free Choice Act (EFCA), the number one legislative priori... EFCA unions Fri, 19 Jun 2009 13:17:11 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14310-LA-Labor-Relations-Examiner~y2009m6d19-Unions-bring-Employee-Free-Choice-Act-back-to-life?cid=exrss-LA-Labor-Relations-Examiner