CARDS NEO in Grove, OK, formerly owned and operated by Bernice Sanitation, was acquired and became part of the CARDS family of companies in July 2020. The CARDS leadership team, including CEO, Dan Christensen, had their work cut out for them. Much of the equipment was in need of repair and the employees were underpaid,…
The National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) commands that an employer must bargain in good faith with a union. To this end, the employer must furnish all information relevant to the union’s bargaining obligations. Specifically, employers must provide information that pertains to bargaining unit employees’ terms and conditions of employment. How Much Can a Union Request?…
Independent Contractor Status under the Fair Labor Standards Act The Department of Labor on January 6, 2021 clarified, with a much-needed final rule, the standard for determining independent contractor status. If the rule stands, it will have an impact on workers’ benefits, tax structure, and labor relations. The rule contains several factors for determining whether…
In the world of COVID-19, the National Labor Relations Board has made a key shift in policy for union elections. The change from the pre-pandemic preference of in-person voting to mail-in elections begs the question, how does this effect us and what can we do? A Look at the Numbers Since March, a whopping 90%…