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Union Drives at Starbucks Proliferate
Unionization efforts at Starbucks are multiplying—now at 60 stores in 19 states. The store-by-store election model has proved advantageous for Workers United, the union
Federal Statutes, Regulations and Guidance
The following federal law digest brings together the fundamentals of federal employment laws that HR professionals working in the public or private sector need to be
Appeals Court Finds No Joint Employer Relationship
Although a company escaped joint employer liability under federal law for the sexual harassment of a contractor's employee by co-workers, it could still potentially find
WARN Act Did Not Apply to Sudden Closure of Nuclear Plant Construction
Two contractors building a nuclear power plant that suddenly ceased operations and laid off 4,000 workers with little notice did not violate the Worker Adjustment and
Take Care When Onboarding Remote Employees
The onboarding process is HR's opportunity to create an experience that energizes new employees. With more employees working remotely, you may need to tweak that
Alternative Complaint Systems for Harassment and Discrimination Disputes
Alternative complaint systems can be an effective way for organizations to address and resolve harassment and discrimination disputes without resorting to formal legal
Workers Seeking to Unionize Amazon Facility Allege Labor Law Violations
Amazon allegedly threatened and surveilled workers seeking to unionize a Staten Island,
EU Proposes New Protections for Gig Workers
Under a new proposal, gig workers in the EU would gain the status and rights of employees, rather than being considered self-employed
Reminder: Covered Employers Must Post OSHA Injury and Illness Data
Employers that are covered by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA's) record-keeping rule must post a summary of 2021 work-related injuries and