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Understanding Human Resource Practices and Outcomes in Franchise Businesses
Lakhani, Tashlin (2021-11-01)Franchise businesses are an essential and growing part of the U.S. economy, accounting for nearly 800,000 establishments, 9 million jobs, and $800 billion in output annually. The importance of franchising is particularly ... -
The Effect of Labor Law Changes under the New Administration: Too Soon to Tell
Sherwyn, David S. (2017-06-07)With a new administration in place, experts in labor law joined union leaders and management to observe the straws in the wind regarding what changes might occur in labor laws and regulations. Changes seem inevitable in ... -
The National Labor Relations Act Is Not Just for Unionized Employers Anymore
Klauser, Adam J.D.; Salvatore, Paul; Sherwyn, David J.D. (2013-11-01)The National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) provides employees with the right to engage in “protected concerted activity,” including the right to discuss wages, hours, and terms and conditions of employment. It is often ... -
The United States Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Employees in the Young and Abercrombie Cases: What Do They Really Hold?
Sherwyn, David S.; Ritter, David B. (2015-11-01)Two recent decisions by the U.S Supreme Court have been characterized as “losses” for employers, and “wins” for employees who wish to have workplace accommodations due to their particular situations. Those perceptions are ... -
Arbitration: A Positive Employment Tool and Potential Antidote to Class Actions
Gilman, Gregg A.; Sherwyn, David J.D. (2014-03-01)More than two years have elapsed since employers let out a sigh of relief when the Supreme Court overturned the 9th Circuit decision in Wal-Mart v. Dukes and decertified the class of plaintiffs suing Wal-Mart, the nation’s ... -
Using the Ethical Principles of Union Organizing to Avoid Card-Check Neutrality and Corporate Campaigns
Eigen, Zev J.; Sherwyn, David J.D. (2013-10-01)In the summer of 2013, after protracted negotiations, Hyatt Hotels and unite/here reached a landmark labor agreement. Of note in this agreement is the commitment by both parties to a process that leads to what they term ...