We’ve been covering constitutional amendments passed in four states that guarantee a secret ballot in all union elections. Shortly after the amendments were enacted, the NLRB challenged Arizona’s amendment in court, arguing that it was preempted by the National Labor Relations Act. The Board brought a facial challenge to the law—which had not yet been… Continue Reading
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Subscribe to Uncategorized RSS FeedMaryland may become first state to ban employers from asking applicants and employees for access to their social media accounts
Posted in UncategorizedWe’ve been following the issue of employers asking applicants and employees for access to their social media accounts. Despite limited data of how widespread this practice is, the issue has attracted national attention due in part to a recent AP story and activism by civil liberties groups. Maryland moved significantly closer to becoming the first… Continue Reading
Employers Requesting Facebook Access May Face Federal Consequences
Posted in Legislation, Privacy, UncategorizedAdd the United States Senate to the growing list of legislative bodies considering new laws that would ban employers from requiring job applicants to turn over their Facebook usernames and passwords as part of the background investigation process. As the number of stories of applicants rejected or employees being “Facebook-fired” has grown, savvy social media… Continue Reading
NLRB adopts controversial amendments to union election case procedures
Posted in Labor, UncategorizedWe’ve been following the NLRB’s proposed amendments to the rules and regulations governing union election cases over the past few weeks. Today, the Board voted 2–1 to adopt the Chairman’s proposed amendments, which significantly limit employer’s rights before the Board. Before, employers had the absolute right to insist on a pre-election hearing to litigate the… Continue Reading
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