Monthly Archives: June 2018

U.S. Supreme Court Deals Blow to Public Sector Unions in Janus v. AFSCME – Holds Agency Fees May Not Be Charged to Nonconsenting Public Sector Employees

Posted on June 27, 2018 by Corey Higgins

In a widely anticipated decision – Janus v. AFSCME, the United States Supreme Court ruled today that state laws authorizing public sector unions to charge agency fees are unconstitutional because they violate the First Amendment to the United States Constitution.  … Continue reading →

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Massachusetts Employers: Review Your Job Applications ASAP

Posted on June 26, 2018 by Amanda Marie Baer

Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey recently took action to enforce Massachusetts’ “ban the box” law for the first (publicly known) time since the law’s enactment in 2010. The AG’s actions and related statements send a clear message to Massachusetts employers … Continue reading →

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NLRB’s General Counsel Releases Updated Guidance on Employee Handbook Rules

Posted on June 19, 2018 by Brian Casaceli

On June 6, 2018, the National Labor Relations Board’s (Board) General Counsel, Peter Robb, sent a Memorandum to the Board’s regional offices providing guidance on the Board’s current position regarding employee handbook rules.  The General Counsel’s Memorandum comes after the … Continue reading →

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