by James S. Frank, Steven M. Swirsky, Adam C. Abrahms, Donald S. Krueger, and D. Martin Stanberry In a sharp setback for the National Labor Relations Board (the “Board”), a federal district court in Washington, D.C. (the “Court”), struck down the Board’s election rules, which took effect on April 30, 2012, on technical grounds, holding… Continue Reading
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Subscribe to Labor Management Relations RSS FeedNLRB Notice Posting Rule Enjoined
Written by: Evan Rosen As we have previously reported on this blog, the National Labor Relations Board (the “Board”) issued a highly controversial rule requiring private employers to post a notice informing employees of their right to join or form a union. Implementation of the rule has been postponed several times, but was finally set… Continue Reading
Connecticut Nursing Home Chain Targeted—Again—By National Labor Relations Board
The National Labor Relations Board (the “Board”) recently filed its fourth complaint (since March 2011) against Care Realty and Healthbridge Management, the owner and operator of several Connecticut nursing homes. The Board’s three prior complaints against Care Realty had included allegations of unilateral changes to work hours, benefit eligibility requirements, holiday and vacation benefits, subcontracting… Continue Reading
Health Care M&A: Unwary Asset Purchasers May Take On Unwanted Employment-Related Liabilities.
Acquirers of businesses often prefer to buy the assets of a seller, rather than the stock, to avoid assuming the seller’s liabilities. Indeed, the general common law rule is that a purchaser of assets does not assume the seller’s liabilities absent an agreement to do so, fraud or other inequitable conduct between the parties, whereas… Continue Reading
Social Media, the National Labor Relations Board, and Why Health Care Employers Should Be Concerned
Written By: Ana S. Salper Social media has revolutionized how we communicate with one another. From Facebook to Twitter, YouTube to blogs, social networking sites have permeated the workplace in ways that have significant implications for all employers. Social media is both a source for marketing and promoting companies and products as well as an enterprise… Continue Reading
2012 HEAL Briefings for Healthcare and Wellness Executive and HR Professionals – EBG Atlanta Office
A monthly breakfast law briefing and networking series specifically designed for health care and wellness company executives and human resources professionals. This informative series will address labor and employment issues during these challenging times and offer solutions. For additional information and to register, contact Carla Llarena or by tel: (404) 869-5363. February 8, 2012 Today’s OSHA: What Healthcare… Continue Reading
Union Posting Rule Postponed Three Months
On August 30, 2011, the National Labor Relations Board (the “Board”) issued a highly controversial and very pro-labor rule requiring employers to post notices informing employees of their right to join or form a union. The rule was originally supposed to go into effect in November, but was subsequently pushed back to January 31, 2012 as a… Continue Reading