As COVID-19 vaccines become increasingly available across the country, businesses are starting to bring their employees back into the office. With the influx of vaccines rolling in, many employers are considering whether to introduce a mandatory vaccine policy as a condition of returning to work or setup some sort of incentive program to encourage employee…
The Department of Labor (DOL) issues regulations and oversees workplace safety through OSHA, wage laws through the Wage & Hour Division, regulates federal contractors subject to the Service Contract Act, regulates Labor Unions, and much much more. The nominee to lead this important agency, and his potential agenda, should be on the radar of every…
On January 29, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) updated its Guidance to reflect developments in science, best practices, and standards regarding exposure and preventative practices in the workplace for COVID-19. OSHA’s new Guidance is likely prompted by President Biden’s Executive Order issued within 48 hours of his innauguration which directed the Labor department…
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%…