Tag Archives: CBA

To Deduct or Not To Deduct – NLRB Revisits Union Dues Checkoff Post-CBA Expiration

By Pat Muldowney and Nailah Bowen on October 17, 2022 Posted in NLRB

Whether employers must continue to deduct union dues from employees’ paychecks and forward such deductions to the union (i.e., a “dues checkoff” provision) after the expiration of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) is of critical importance in the negotiation process. Not having to deduct union dues is a powerful weapon for an employer to force … Continue Reading

What Are We Supposed To Do Now? Recommended Next Steps for Unionized Employers Regarding OSHA’s COVID-19 Vaccination/Testing Rule

By Christian White and Todd Dawson on November 9, 2021 Posted in Biden Administration, OSHA

On Nov. 4, 2021, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) released its emergency temporary standard (ETS) on COVID-19 vaccinations. In summary, the ETS provides that employers with at least 100 employees must either mandate COVID-19 vaccinations of their workforces or require unvaccinated employees to wear face coverings and undergo weekly COVID-19 testing. Employers covered by the … Continue Reading