Alexander L. Randolph

May 30, 2024 | jdsupra.com | Christopher Foster |Alva C. Mather |Alexander L. Randolph

As reported throughout the trade press, alcohol beverage companies are facing escalating pressure from unions and the National Labor Relations Board (or NLRB, the federal agency that enforces labor laws against both unionized and non-unionized companies). As recently as last month, an NLRB administrative law judge ordered Woodford Reserve Distillery to recognize and bargain with a union even though that union lost the election (45 employees voted against the union and only 14 in favor).

Feb 29, 2024 | employeebenefitsblog.com | Michael Sheehan |Michelle Strowhiro |Alexander L. Randolph

The rules and regulations on workplace and employee speech, interpretation and enforcement are rapidly changing. Companies must carefully factor legal and business implications into their strategy to reach the desired outcomes for their customers, workforce and brand. In this Law360 article, Michael Sheehan, Michelle Strowhiro and Alexander Randolph examine important considerations for companies as they navigate the complexities of workplace and employee speech. Access article.

Dec 19, 2023 | employeebenefitsblog.com | Christopher Foster |Sandra M. DiVarco |Alexander L. Randolph

The National Labor Relations Board has changed its joint-employer rule, making it easier for entities doing business with each other to be deemed joint employers. The new rule goes further than any earlier joint-employer standard in two ways: (1) by making clear that indirect (or even unexercised) control is sufficient to prove joint-employer status, and (2) by dropping the requirement that there be enough control to permit meaningful collective bargaining.