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🚀 Did you know a union leader spoke at the RNC for the first time? 🛠️ While J.D. Vance touts being pro-worker, his actions suggest otherwise! #BusinessTalk #LaborRights #RNC J.D. Vance's self-proclaimed pro-worker stance seems to contradict his actions and public statements concerning labor issues. His occasional support appearances, like joining a picket line, contrast with broader expressions and legislative actions that do not always support organized labor. This striking contradiction came under scrutiny when, remarkably, Teamsters president Sean O’Brien addressed the RNC, a historic first praised by Trump. 🔍 Understanding the full depth of a political figure’s stance on labor can be daunting. When assessing their pro-worker claims, consider their track record and consistency in supporting worker rights. Be wary of surface-level endorsements that might not hold up against their broader political activities. 🤔 What has been your experience with "pro-worker" politicians? Do their actions match their words? 👍 or 👎? Share your thoughts or this intriguing turn of events with your network! #CareerDevelopment #WorkplaceRights #ProWorker or #ProBusiness?

Trump and Kamala: The Teamsters' Non-Endorsement and Organizing Strategy Link to full story below: According to Politico, Sean O’Brien, the current president of the Teamsters, explained that the union chose not to endorse a presidential candidate for 2024 because neither Donald Trump nor Kamala Harris made adequate commitments to support key union interests. The union specifically sought assurances about non-interference in union activities and the right to strike, but neither candidate fulfilled those expectations. As a result, the union decided against endorsing either candidate. Neither the Democrats or Republicans have delivered a comprehensive update to labor law since the passage of The National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) of 1935 is also known as the Wagner Act. Can either party actually deliver badly needed legislation to protect workers’ rights and support unionized employers? Kamala Harris is a strong supporter of the PRO Act, which aims to expand labor protections and make it easier for workers to unionize. She has advocated for the passage of the bill as part of her broader pro-worker agenda, reflecting her commitment to strengthening unions and workers' rights. Donald Trump, on the other hand, opposes the PRO Act. He views it as harmful to businesses and believes it would negatively impact job creation and economic growth. During his presidency, Trump positioned himself against policies that increase regulations on businesses, favoring a more employer-friendly approach to labor laws.

The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas has vacated the National Labor Relations Board's final rule addressing the standard under which two entities may be considered joint employers under the National Labor Relations Act. Perkins Coie LLP's Richard Hankins and Alex Pratt discuss the background of the case and the implications of the decision in this Update. #LaborAndEmployment #LaborAndEmploymentLaw #NLRB

The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas has vacated the National Labor Relations Board's final rule addressing the standard under which two entities may be considered joint employers under the National Labor Relations Act. Perkins Coie LLP's Richard Hankins and Alex Pratt discuss the background of the case and the implications of the decision in this Update. #LaborAndEmployment #LaborAndEmploymentLaw #NLRB

The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas has vacated the National Labor Relations Board's final rule addressing the standard under which two entities may be considered joint employers under the National Labor Relations Act. Perkins Coie LLP's Richard Hankins and Alex Pratt discuss the background of the case and the implications of the decision in this Update. #LaborAndEmployment #LaborAndEmploymentLaw #NLRB

The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas has vacated the National Labor Relations Board's final rule addressing the standard under which two entities may be considered joint employers under the National Labor Relations Act. Perkins Coie LLP's Richard Hankins and Alex Pratt discuss the background of the case and the implications of the decision in this Update. #LaborAndEmployment #LaborAndEmploymentLaw #NLRB

At the end of July, the National Labor Relations Board adopted a Final Rule called the Fair Choice-Employee Voice Rule to overturn three Trump-era policies that had encouraged employer interference and delay in employee organizing and destabilized bargaining relationships in the construction industry. In their place, the new Rule has restored longstanding policies designed to protect employee choice of representatives. In our latest blog, labor lawyer Micky Devitt examines the implications of these policies for workers and unions. #NLRB #LaborLaw #ProtectEmployees

Happy Labor Day! I used to gloss over Labor Day as just a day off. However, while studying labor rights a bit in law school I came to appreciate the strides and sacrifices made by our predecessors (sometimes ancestral, sometimes professional) to seek improved labor practices. Labor Day should be appreciated as a significant marker in US history, and labor rights in general. Labor Day wasn't established as a result of a single great push/event (e.g., like Independence Day), rather Labor Day was established to celebrate a number of minor, moderate, and major improvements for workers. Labor rights and improvements are still relevant today, and some might even make a case that they are perhaps of great relevance today. I've had the privilege to work on both "sides" of the union - e.g., I've paid dues, and I've been management - and my personal experiences also reinforce my appreciation for the role that labor rights play not only in our workforce and economy, but in our personal lives. I am not a scholar on the subject, but if you are interested in a more informed opinion on the current relevance of labor rights, I've attached an article from NPR: "The labor movement could prove pivotal this election year". https://lnkd.in/gDEqvxCy Thanks, -Chris

Lots of my employment law colleagues are posting about some of the most recent legal challenges to the FTC non-compete ban. Here is what I will say... When has there ever been a rule of this magnitude which did not first go through challenge? Has there ever been a workplace-related paradigm shift without some level of resistance? If you think about it this way, the Fair Labor Standards Act is less than 100 years old. So up until 1938, employers did not have to pay their employees minimum wage or overtime. Any historians remember what work and compensation practices were like before 1938? If you look deeper into the ultimate method of how businesses were run in the early 1900s and how the FLSA was actually passed, you will see that there was LOTS of resistance to the concept of regulating the workplace in the manner the FLSA intended. The Equal Pay Act, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, and the ADEA are less than 75 years old. Anyone remember what was going on in the 1950s and 1960s before these laws were passed? In fact, let's see how congress reportedly handled the passing of Title VII moments before it was passed. "At 7:40 on the evening of June 19, after the longest debate in its nearly 180-year history, the U.S. Senate passes the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Thirteen days later, on July 2, the U.S. House of Representatives passes the bill and President Lyndon B. Johnson signs the bill into law that same evening. Five hundred amendments were made to the bill and Congress has debated the bill for 534 hours." https://lnkd.in/eGFNTFXH. There are many more examples of workplace-related legislation going through the same level of challenge and scrutiny, as well as Supreme Court decisions (which take years and challenge to even make it to the Supreme Court) which have also made a tremendous impact on the workplace. Point being---this version of the non-compete ban may not make it this time (or through this method), but what I can say is that the workplace is in the midst of (and in need of) another paradigm shift. #employmentlaw #noncompete #FTC #history #TheWorkplaceLawfirm

Alphabet Soup: U.S. DOL Below is an introductory guide to the U.S. Department of Labor to help you better understand its biggest agencies and their missions and mandates. This is the first in a series of introductory guides to help you navigate the alphabet soup of federal labor and employment agencies. https://lnkd.in/gi7PhPta