On August 24, 2023, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) issued a Final Rule that marks a significant shift in the landscape of labor relations in the United States. This rule, set to take effect on December 26, 2023, dramatically shortens union election processes, prompting heated debates between labor and management interests. In 2014, during the Obama administration, significant…
In Glacier Northwest v. International Brotherhood of Teamsters, the U.S. Supreme Court recently ruled 8-1 that striking workers are not protected when they intentionally make inventory that they intend to ruin by walking off the job. According to the company’s allegations, the union called for a work stoppage when they knew that Glacier Northwest was in the process of mixing and delivering…
Cal/OSHA is reminding all employers to protect workers from heat illness as high temperatures are forecast throughout the state. The National Weather Service has issued excessive heat warnings for some areas during the coming days. Some of the highest temperatures include: In addition to responding to complaints and reports of injuries and illnesses, Cal/OSHA will be performing…
The California Office of Administrative Law recently approved amendments to the California Fair Chance Act regulations, as proposed by the California Civil Rights Council. Effective October 1, 2023, these changes impact employers with five or more employees and involve inquiries into an applicant's criminal history prior to a job offer. One key amendment concerns the process following an…
As reported here, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the release of a new version of the Form I-9. The new form is available for downloaded here. The updates are aimed at simplifying the form, making it more accessible, and ensuring compliance with current immigration laws. Here is a summary of the key changes to the Form…
California’s minimum wage rate will rise to $16.00 per hour, beginning on January 1, 2024, due to a cost-of-living increase provision found in the state’s minimum wage law. California Labor Code section 1182.12 requires the state to determine annually if the minimum wage rate should be adjusted for inflation. The California Department of Finance is responsible for reviewing U.S. Bureau of…