Labor Relations

Supreme Court Back to Full Complement of Nine Justices as New Justice Neil Gorsuch Assumes Seat

Shortly before departing for its customary Easter recess, the Senate confirmed Tenth Circuit Court Judge Neil Gorsuch to serve as

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D.C. Circuit Rules That Broadly Worded Confidentiality Agreement Violates Federal Labor Law, But Orders Reconsideration of Nondisclosure Policy

In a closely watched case, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit ruled recently that an

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Congress Repeals “Paycheck Transparency” Requirements of “Blacklisting” Executive Order; OFCCP’s Separate “Pay Transparency” Regulations Remain in Effect

On March 27, 2017, President Trump signed a joint resolution passed by Congress that revokes the regulations implementing former President

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EEAC’s 2017 Annual Meeting and Policy Conference Highlights

More than 190 company representatives attended the Equal Employment Advisory Council’s (EEAC) 2017 Annual Meeting and Policy Conference in Washington,

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Senate Sends Repeal of “Blacklisting” Regulations to President Trump for His Expected Signature

The Senate has joined the House of Representatives in passing a resolution under the rarely invoked Congressional Review Act (CRA)

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“Common Sense” Dissent by (Now) Acting NLRB Chair Miscimarra Signals Potential Broadening of Supervisor Definition Under Trump Board

The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) during the just-ended Obama Administration was aggressive in expanding the ability of employees to

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President Trump Designates Victoria Lipnic as Acting EEOC Chair, Philip Miscimarra as Acting NLRB Chair

President Trump wasted no time during his first week in office to make significant appointments at two key federal agencies

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NT Lakis Prepares 2017 Federal Employment Policy Briefing Book for Trump Transition Officials

To assist the Trump Administration in gaining a more complete understanding of the Obama Administration’s regulatory and subregulatory accomplishments over