Remember when AT&T employees were allowed to wear t-shirts that read “Inmate #….” on the front while making house calls next door to a federal prison? Imagine the freight of people who opened their door thinking that an escaped convict was on their doorstep. Those t-shirts were protected activity because the workers who wore them…

As many of you know, I’ve taken some time off from blogging to have a baby. Well, I didn’t give birth, but I was an empathetic husband who gained my share of baby weight. Unfortunately, my wife’s baby weight is coming off quickly in the 3 weeks since the kid was born, but mine is…

I recently discussed the nominees to the NLRB – but at that time they were just nominees. Now, that they are officially Board Members, let’s take a closer look at what we can expect from the fully staffed Board over the next year or so. After all, this is the first time in more than…

While England awaits the birth of Prince William and Princess Kate’s first baby, we in the US await the anointing of our next Members to the National Labor Relations Board. OK, I concede more Englanders are waiting with baited breath than we are on this side of the pond. Let’s face it, this fully functioning…

  As appearing in the Human Resources of Central Ohio (HRACO) monthly newsletter    Obama’s NLRB Recess Appointments were Unconstitutional, Now What? In order for the five-Member National Labor Relations Board to operate, there must be a quorum of at least three Board Members at all times. Less than three Board Members and any action…

As appearing in the Human Resources of Central Ohio (HRACO) monthly newsletter NLRB Condemns Limiting Off Duty Employees’ Access to Company Property  Many companies limit an employee’s ability to return to the workplace when off-duty. These policies seek to reduce distractions for on-shift employees, prevent loitering, and eradicate the possibility of off-duty employees performing compensable…