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NLRB Further Extends Time for Submitting Comments on Proposed Joint-Employer Rulemaking in Light of DC Circuit’s Recent Browning-Ferris Decision

Post Date: Friday - January 11, 2019 - 3:33pm
In light of the unique circumstance presented by the December 28, 2018 issuance by the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit of its decision in Browning-Ferris Industries of California v....
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NLRB Division of Judges Issues Updated Bench Book

Post Date: Wednesday - January 9, 2019 - 11:05am
Washington, D.C—The Judges Division of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has issued an updated Bench Book, which replaces an earlier version issued in January 2018.  The new January 2019 edition contains citations to numerous additional Board a......
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NLRB Division of Judges Issues Updated Bench Book

Post Date: Wednesday - January 9, 2019 - 11:05am
Washington, D.C—The Judges Division of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has issued an updated Bench Book, which replaces an earlier version issued in January 2018.  The new January 2019 edition contains citations to numerous additional Board a......
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Board Rescinds Invitation to File Briefs in Loshaw Thermal Technology

Post Date: Friday - December 14, 2018 - 3:22pm
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the Board issued an order granting the Charging Party Union’s request to withdraw the underlying charge in Loshaw Thermal Technology, LLC, 05-CA-158650 and rescinded its Notice and Invitation to File Briefs (NIFB) in the matte......
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Board Rescinds Invitation to File Briefs in Loshaw Thermal Technology

Post Date: Friday - December 14, 2018 - 3:22pm
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the Board issued an order granting the Charging Party Union’s request to withdraw the underlying charge in Loshaw Thermal Technology, LLC, 05-CA-158650 and rescinded its Notice and Invitation to File Briefs (NIFB) in the matte......
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NLRB Further Extends Time for Submitting Comments on Proposed Joint-Employer Rulemaking

Post Date: Monday - December 10, 2018 - 1:58pm
The National Labor Relations Board is extending the time for submitting comments regarding its proposed rulemaking to address its joint-employer standard for an additional 30 days. The submission window is currently open and interested parties may now ......
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NLRB Further Extends Time for Submitting Comments on Proposed Joint-Employer Rulemaking

Post Date: Monday - December 10, 2018 - 1:58pm
The National Labor Relations Board is extending the time for submitting comments regarding its proposed rulemaking to address its joint-employer standard for an additional 30 days. The submission window is currently open and interested parties may now ......
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Fred B. Jacob Named NLRB Solicitor

Post Date: Monday - December 10, 2018 - 11:16am
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) today announced the appointment of Fred B. Jacob as the new Solicitor.  Mr. Jacob brings to the Board over two decades of experience practicing labor law and advising federal agencies on ethics, administrative ......
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NLRB Issues Strategic Plan for FY 2019 to FY 2022

Post Date: Friday - December 7, 2018 - 12:48pm
The National Labor Relations Board is issuing its Strategic Plan for fiscal years 2019 through 2022, which is required under the Government Performance and Results Act of 2010.  The Strategic Plan contains four mission-related goals to support the visi......
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NLRB Extends Time for Submitting Comments on Proposed Joint-Employer Rulemaking

Post Date: Tuesday - October 30, 2018 - 2:33pm
The National Labor Relations Board is extending the time for submitting comments regarding its proposed rulemaking concerning the standard for determining joint-employer status under the National Labor Relations Act for an additional 30 days.  The subm......
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NLRB Selects Roxanne Rothschild as Executive Secretary

Post Date: Thursday - October 25, 2018 - 1:57pm
The National Labor Relations Board has selected Roxanne Rothschild as its new Executive Secretary.  During her 16 years with the NLRB, Ms. Rothschild has developed a deep expertise in nearly every function the Agency performs.  Ms. Rothschild started a......
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Board Suspends Briefing in Loshaw Thermal Technology

Post Date: Monday - October 15, 2018 - 2:11pm
Washington, DC — On September 11, 2018, the Board issued a Notice and Invitation to File Briefs in Loshaw Thermal Technology, LLC, 05-CA-158650, regarding whether Section 9(a) bargaining relationships in the construction industry may be established by ......
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ALJ Orders Wingate Healthcare, Inc. to Recognize Union, Bargain with Employees

Post Date: Thursday - November 19, 2015 - 10:24am
Buffalo, NY- Administrative Law Judge Mark Carissimi issued a decision ordering Wingate Healthcare, Inc. (Wingate) to recognize and bargain with 1199 SEIU United Healthcare Workers East (Union) following an unsuccessful organizing campaign at their Fis......
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ALJ Orders Wingate Healthcare, Inc. to Recognize Union, Bargain with Employees

Post Date: Thursday - November 19, 2015 - 10:24am
Buffalo, NY- Administrative Law Judge Mark Carissimi issued a decision ordering Wingate Healthcare, Inc. (Wingate) to recognize and bargain with 1199 SEIU United Healthcare Workers East (Union) following an unsuccessful organizing campaign at their Fis......
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ALJ Orders Wingate Healthcare, Inc. to Recognize Union, Bargain with Employees

Post Date: Thursday - November 19, 2015 - 10:24am
Buffalo, NY- Administrative Law Judge Mark Carissimi issued a decision ordering Wingate Healthcare, Inc. (Wingate) to recognize and bargain with 1199 SEIU United Healthcare Workers East (Union) following an unsuccessful organizing campaign at their Fis......
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