Ensuring a DOL Audit Runs Smoothly
Jon Hyman re-posted this article a few weeks ago regarding how employers can ensure their books are in line in the event the Department of Labor ("DOL") does an audit of a company's wage and hour records. Although common sense, it is important for employers to self audit themselves and confirm there are no irregularities or discrepancies. Doing so can mitigate a potential issue if the DOL were to ever require an audit be done.
Employer Interrogations of Its Employees: Good Idea or Going Too Far?
The UAW's Election Objection: Updated
Employer Interrogations of Its Employees: Good Idea or Going Too Far?
This
New York Times article has an interesting discussion of the use of
interrogations by employers in regard to its employees. While some
employers use interrogations often (and bring in highly skilled
interrogators), employers need to be aware of the risks and potential
lawsuits which can arise when they interrogate their employees.
The UAW's Election Objection: Updated
Recently,
the United Auto Workers Union attempted to unionize Volkswagen in
Tennessee. The UAW lost that election, 712-626, and consequently filed
objections to the election based upon conduct of Tennessee politicians
and "outside" groups. The NLRB Acting Regional Director just issued an
order that will now allow two groups of VW workers opposed to the UAW to
intervene in a hearing on the UAW's attempt to set aside the election
results.
Note
that under the National Labor Relations Act, a union that loses an
election can petition the NLRB for another election one year after the
NLRB certifies the election results. However, the NLRB cannot certify
an election until all objections are resolved. Interesting dilemma here
for the UAW...delay things further and carry on with the objection or
withdraw the objection and start the year countdown clock sooner?
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