Partner John Ring wrote an article for Luxury Daily discussing proposals under consideration by the US National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) that could affect retail businesses, including changes to the joint-employer standard, the definition of “independent contractor,” and how the board approaches employer handbook rules and investigation confidentiality.
“Because the retail industry is one of the largest employers in the United States, steps taken by the current NLRB could represent a significant change for many companies,” John wrote.
“If not already doing so, retailers – unionized and non-union – need to pay close attention to what the NLRB is doing and, in some areas, start preparing for the changing landscape.”
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