Effective December 1, 2016, the Department of Labor’s updated rules under the FLSA will substantially change who can be “exempt” from overtime pay. The new rules basically double the current minimum pay forexempt employees and are estimated to add over $12 billion in new overtime costs to US businesses’ payrolls over the first three years. Read More “Thoughts on the New Overtime Rules”

Labor unions were a necessity in the 1930’s, 40’s and 50’s and became a background feature of our work culture. Over time, though, the need for unions has almost disappeared and their importance in our culture has dwindled. Have you ever wonderedwhy?

Ricardo Torres,
Doug Grima
Bob Carroll

Read More “The UAW’s Transformation over Time”

In this epidode, Michael J. Lotito (Littler Mendelson ), Ricardo Torres (PSLC), and Clifford Hammond (Nemeth Burwell) talk about the various initiatives on the ballots across the country this year.

Ricardo Torres,
Michael J. Lotito
Clifford L. Hammond

Read More “The Labor Party”

On this week’s must-hear episode, we will discuss conventional and unconventional possibilities that loom on the horizon for the National Labor Relations Board.

Ricardo Torres,
John N. Raudabaugh
Clifford L. Hammond

Read More “The Future of the NLRB”

Three labor relations veterans discuss the complexities of de-authorization and decertification, addressing misconceptions and providing a first-hand perspective on whatgoes into removing a union from the workplace. Read More “Should I Stay or Should I Go?”

Separating Fact from Fiction in Right to Work Legislation

Our topic on this edition is the ever-controversial Right to Work legislation.

Ricardo Torres,
Suzanne Geimer
Reynaldo Velazquez

Read More “Right to Know”

Legalization of marijuana is spreading throughout the US. Michigan, along with several other states, has legalized marijuana for recreational, in addition to medicinal, use. What do you need to know toprotect yourself and your business?

Ricardo Torres,
Bob Carroll
Clifford L. Hammond

Read More “Marijuana in the Workplace”

In this edition, we discuss the role of the supervisor in maintaining a positive employee/employer relationship.

Ricardo Torres, Read More “Let Me Talk to my Supervisor”

How We Can Expect Labor/Employment Law to Change

While President Trump has not said much regarding Labor/Employment concerns as he approaches the end of his first 100 days in office, we can predict much based on his actions so far.

Ricardo Torres,
Bob Carroll
Clifford L. Hammond

Read More “Labor Relations and the Trump Administration”

Summer/Fall 2013

Now that there is an unquestioned, fully-seated NLRB with distinct pro-labor leanings, we expect to see more aggressive union activity and tactics, as demonstrated by the recent attacks on the fast food industry. Rick and Cliff are joined by Randy Stevenson, of Baird Holm, to discuss the 2013 summer wind-down and to predict near-future changes in the labor movement.

Ricardo Torres,
Bob Carroll
Clifford L. Hammond
Randy Stevenson

Read More “Labor Movement Update”