The NLRB’s controversial “quickie election” rule is slated to take effect April 14, 2015. That’s next week! Two lawsuits filed by employer groups in January to block the rule are pending in separate federal courts of appeals. However, absent a “hail Mary” ruling by one of these courts, employers have to ask themselves if they
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NLRB “quickie election” rule challenged in court
By Porter Wright on
On December 18, 2014, we posted about the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”) proposed rule which will expedite procedures for union representation petitions and elections. The proposed rule is expected to make it easier for unions to successfully organize employees because it will curtail the time available for employers to communicate to employees before the…
NLRB issues final rule on “quickie elections”
By Porter Wright on
The National Labor Relations Board has issued a final rule making significant changes to the procedures leading up to union representation elections. To secure the right to represent a group of employees, unions must first get a showing of interest among an appropriate group of workers. That is typically done by getting employee signatures on…
Court Tells NLRB Not So Fast On “Quickie” Election Rule Changes
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The NLRB was issued a stunning rebuke yesterday by U.S. District Court Judge James Boasberg (an Obama appointee) when he ruled that the NLRB’s controversial union election rule changes were invalid because they were enacted without the required three-member quorum. The NLRB may appeal Judge Boasberg’s decision. However, at least for the present, the Court’s…