The National Labor Relations Board has ordered covered, private sector employers to post a notice of employee rights under the National Labor Relations Act. The final rule takes effect (after several postponements) on April 30, 2012.
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Assosiated Press reports at Fox News The California Supreme Court ruled Thursday that employers are under no obligation to ensure that workers take legally mandated lunch breaks in a case that affects thousands of businesses and millions of workers. Read More..
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The United States Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division issued important new directives to its field investigators. These directives will impact employers who employ individuals who pool gratuities. The Wage and Hour Division’s Field Assistance Bulletin No. 2012-2 rejects the ruling of a Federal appeals court and advises field staff that the department’s 2011…
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This month, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (the “Commission” or “EEOC”) released its enforcement and litigation statistics for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2011. According to the report, fiscal year 2011 was a record-breaking year for the Commission in several ways.
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Most private-sector employers, including restaurants, must display a new employee rights poster as of Nov. 14, 2011 under a regulation issued by the National Labor Relations Board.
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From time to time DDIFO is pleased to present Guest Commentary from valued contributors. Guest commentaries feature the views and opinions of the contributor and are not necessarily the opinions of DDIFO and it’s Board of Directors. The following is an article written and submitted by Nathan L. Kaitz, whi is an attorney with Morgan, Brown & Joy, LLP. Nathan may be reached at (617) 523-6666 or at nkaitz@morganbrown.com. Morgan, Brown & Joy, LLP focuses exclusively on representing employers in employment and labor matters
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Labor unions have struggled to make quick-service inroads, but remain steadfast in their attempts to organize fast food employees.
Read More »In an unstable market, it is critical for organizations to leverage their resources to ensure that the business remains viable and successful. An often overlooked resource that can increase employee satisfaction and help build a positive brand image in the marketplace is employee benefits. The key to leveraging employee benefits is a well-developed benefits communication strategy.
Read More »Jay Fitzgerald writes in the Boston Herald that a Dunkin’ Donuts supplier and Teamsters Local 25 traded harsh rhetorical blows yesterday as the two sides seemed to be headed toward a strike showdown.
Read More »Laura Clapper of Business Review USA reports that the fight between the Teamsters and Dunkin’ Donuts is getting ugly. Over the last few days, the two factions have ended discussions.
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