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The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) received yet another setback from a federal appellate court on May 16, 2013 as the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, ruling in NLRB v. New Vista Nursing and Rehabilitation, became the second federal appellate court to hold that President Obama’s appointments to the NLRB violated the U.S. Constitution’s Recess Appointment Clause.
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If you have paid a visit to the local gym or community swimming pool, taken sky diving or trapeze lessons, gone scuba diving, bungee jumping, zip lining or engaged in any activity which poses a risk to life and limb, you probably had to sign a liability waiver or a “pre-injury” release. Any such document generally states that you are aware the activity you are about to undertake is dangerous and could result in personal injury or even death - and that you engage in the activity at your own risk.
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On the heels of its ruling that the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has lacked a quorum to act since January 3, 2012, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit again last week rebuked the NLRB by holding that it lacks the authority to require employers to post a notification of employees’ unionization rights on their premises and websites.
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On April 16, 2013, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) released an Advice Memorandum with regard to confidential investigations and employees’ rights under Section 7 of the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA). In October 2012, we previously reported on the NLRB’s unprecedented decision in Banner Health Systems, that commonly conducted confidential internal investigations violate employees’ Section 7 rights.
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2013 has so far been a busy year for the Maryland legislature. While many of the higher profile legislative items - gun control, repealing the death penalty, and medical marijuana - may not have a major effect on businesses operating in Maryland, others will effect the ever-changing employment law landscape. Paley Rothman’s Employment Law Group continues to be committed to analyzing and helping clients understand and react appropriately to the latest changes to Maryland’s employment laws.
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