Proposed NLRB election changes
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has proposed the following changes to representation elections: Eliminate Blocking Charges...Under the proposal the NLRB will no longer postpone a representation election based on unproven unfair labor practice charges; 2. a...
Non Refundable..Not Really
problem with flight delay..have you ever had to cancel a trip because of a significant flight delay..if you had a non-refundable ticket you may think you are out of luck..however you can request an “involuntary refund” ..this is never publicized by the airline ..speak...
Agents and Writers a bad situation
In the traditional sense strikes occur when an Employer and a Union cannot reach agreement ..the dispute usually centers around wages or working conditions.. in the writers/agents dispute the issue deals with trying to fundamentally change the business model for...
STRIKES>>ARE THEY WORTH IT ?
Strikes are costly to employers ,employees and the public… for employees here are a couple things to take into consideration before striking. Assume you earn $15 per hour sand are about to strike for a .50$ per hour increase…how long before you recoup what wages are...
Employers Beware
On June 3 the United States Supreme Court decide the case of Fort Bend County V. Davis . Davis an employee of defendant filed a charge with the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) alleging sexual harassment and retaliation for making such a claim . Title VII of the...
Attention Massachusetts Employers
Beginning in June 2019 Employers in Massachusetts will have a new obligation under the Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical leave (MPFML) provisions. The MPFML requires employers of ONE or more employees in Massachusetts to post a Department issued Notice outlining...
On Monday June 3 the annual Heartbeat of Hollywood golf tournament will take place at two fine golf courses .. El Caballero CC and Moorpark CC .. The event raises money for the Motion Picture Television Fund with the funds dedicated to the Motion Picture Home in...
How Philanthropy and Branding Go Hand-in-Hand
These days, it's next to impossible to turn away from the seemingly neverending parade of dilemmas plaguing our world. The dizzying speed at which information now travels has borne a new generation of informed consumers, who seek solutions to global issues that only...
Safely Donating to Charity: Tips for Avoiding Scams and Other Pitfalls
Giving a bit of your good fortune to a philanthropic or charitable organization is one of the simplest ways to spread prosperity. Whether your passion rests in fighting diseases, hunger in your community, helping people learn to read and get an education, or solving...
Charity Spotlight: The Anti-Defamation League
As you look for new charities to support, one organization that you may have overlooked is the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), an organization that works to eliminate the defamation of individuals, religious groups, and other minorities. In association with B’nai...