The Policy Week in Review, prepared by Littler’s Workplace Policy Institute (WPI), sets forth WPI’s updates on federal, state, and local matters.
NLRB Issues Decision on Regional Directors’ Authority; Makes Staff Selections
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), with newly sworn-in Board members James Murphy and Scott Mayer, issued a decision this week confirming that regional directors can continue to exercise their delegated authority while the Board lacks a quorum, meaning regional directors have the authority to conduct elections and certify the results regardless of the Board’s composition. The order goes on to state that the decision is “fully in line with the policy behind Congress’s decision to allow for the delegation in the first place.”
Additionally, the new Board members James Murphy and Scott Mayer each selected their chief counsel this week. Member Murphy selected Rachel Gartner, who was former Chair Kaplan’s chief counsel and has held many leadership positions at the Board since she joined in 1997. Member Mayer selected Grant Kraus, who joined the Board in 1990 as staff attorney and was promoted to more prominent positions over the years including deputy chief counsel. Read here for additional information.
OSHA Extends Hazard Communications Standard Compliance Deadlines
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued a notice that pursuant to “good cause” it is extending the compliance dates of its Hazardous Communications Standard (HCS)...
TWIN FALLS, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) — Scammers are targeting Idaho residents with false claims about failing to appear for jury duty, according to Twin Falls County officials. Residents across the state...