Archive for the ‘Labor Publications’ Category
Bryan Arnault quoted in Bloomberg BNA Article on the direction of the National Labor Relations Board under President Trump
The election of President Trump and the appointment of future members to the National Labor Relations Board has the ability to shape the country’s labor law. In the article, available here, Bryan T. Arnault, Esq., offers this thoughts on prudent labor policy and the direction of the Board.
Blitman & King Court Victory Preserves Martin Rule Defense For Unions in New York
In a major decision affecting unions, a divided New York Court of Appeals upheld the controversial defense in a duty of fair representation case. Kenneth L. Wagner, a partner at Blitman & King, argued the case on behalf of the union and its business agent. To learn more about this important decision and read Ken’s […]
New York Court of Appeals Upholds Martin Rule Defense and Clarifies its Applicability to Duty of Fair Representation Claims
In a just‐issued major decision, the New York Court of Appeals upheld a union’s use of the so‐called Martin rule defense against the plaintiff’s duty of fair representation (“DFR”) claims. Under the Martin rule, an unincorporated association cannot be held liable unless the plaintiff alleges, and proves, that every member of the association authorized or […]
“No” Means “No” When a Party “Really” Says So | Employment Law
The National Labor Relations Board (Board or NLRB) has long held that the purported waiver of a party's statutory rights under the National Labor Relations Act (Act) is effective if and only if the relinquishment was "clear and unmistakable."
Protecting a Union’s Rights | Employee Benefits
We all know that winning at the NLRB is hardly the end of the story
Lawyers at ABA Conference Debate NLRA, Employment Policies and Courtesy Rules
Blitman & King lawyer, Bryan T. Arnault was a part of a panel during the American Bar Association conference on February 25th in Miami Beach, Florida. The panel discussed major labor law issues including many principles and policy regarding, in particular, federal law and applying said principles to workplace policies and rules. The debate was […]