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Dues Checkoff Survives Contract Expiration Again
September 7, 2015 by
Beeson Tayer & Bodine
The NLRB has once again ruled that dues check-off clauses remain enforceable after the expiration of a collective bargaining agreement. In a 3-2 decision, Lincoln Lutheran, 362 NLRB No. 188, the Board reaffirmed an employer’s… Read More
In a 3-2 decision, the NLRB has issued a decision properly defining “joint employment” under the National Labor Relations Act, in Browning-Ferris Industries/Leadpoint.
August 27, 2015 by
Beeson Tayer & Bodine
Beeson, Tayer & Bodine, which represents the petitioning labor union, Teamsters Local 350, applauds the Board’s return of the Joint Employment standard to its historical roots and to a fealty to the terms and purpose… Read More
Sarah Sandford-Smith returns to Beeson, Tayer & Bodine
February 20, 2015 by
Beeson Tayer & Bodine
We are pleased to announce that Sarah Sandford-Smith will be re-joining our Oakland office on May 1, 2015. Sarah’s practice will focus on the representation of teachers and other individual employees. For more information about… Read More
NLRB Affirms that FedEx Delivery Drivers are Employees, Not Independent Contractors, and Entitled to Unionize
October 21, 2014 by
Beeson Tayer & Bodine
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has decided that FedEx’s home delivery drivers are employees who have the right to join a union, and not independent contractors as FedEx has long contended. This decision comes… Read More
California Adopts New Employment Law Mandating Paid Sick Leave for All Employees
September 22, 2014 by
Beeson Tayer & Bodine
On August 30, 2014, the California State Legislature passed legislation, AB 1522, that benefits all employees in the state by requiring that employers provide their employees with at least three (3) paid sick leave days… Read More
Reception and Viewing of “The Art & Science of Labor Arbitration”
August 6, 2014 by
Beeson Tayer & Bodine
You are invited to a reception and viewing of “THE ART & SCIENCE OF LABOR ARBITRATION” on October 2, 2014. This reception is an opportunity for arbitrators and advocates to get together and view this… Read More
DOL Proposes Expansion of FMLA Benefits to Same-Sex Spouses
June 25, 2014 by
Beeson Tayer & Bodine
The U.S. Department of Labor this month proposed new Family Medical Leave Act regulations modifying the definition of “spouse” to include same-sex spouses. The current regulations define “spouse” based on employee’s home-state definition of “spouse.”… Read More
2013 California Legislative Round-Up
November 1, 2013 by
Beeson Tayer & Bodine
Contributors: Peter McEntee, Susan Garea, Vishtasp Soroushian, Adrian Barnes, Christopher Hammer, Dalisai Nisperos and Kate Hegé. Edited by Teague Paterson. As has become a ritual in recent years, Governor Brown signed a large number of… Read More
Dale Brodsky Appointed to the California Fair Employment and Housing Council 5-6-2013
May 8, 2013 by
Beeson Tayer & Bodine
SACRAMENTO – Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today announced that Dale Brodsky, 62, of Orinda, has been appointed to the California Fair Employment and Housing Council. Brodsky is a partner at Beeson Tayer and Bodine,… Read More
BTB Announces New Partners and Associate Attorneys
February 14, 2013 by
Beeson Tayer & Bodine
Beeson, Tayer and Bodine announces the elevation of two attorneys to Partner: David Weintraub Sarah Sandford-Smith January 2013 ~~~~~~~~~~ In addition, we are pleased that three new Associates have joined our firm: Adrian Barnes (Oakland)… Read More
Dues Checkoff Survives Contract Expiration Again
September 7, 2015 by Beeson Tayer & Bodine
The NLRB has once again ruled that dues check-off clauses remain enforceable after the expiration of a collective bargaining agreement. In a 3-2 decision, Lincoln Lutheran, 362 NLRB No. 188, the Board reaffirmed an employer’s… Read More
In a 3-2 decision, the NLRB has issued a decision properly defining “joint employment” under the National Labor Relations Act, in Browning-Ferris Industries/Leadpoint.
August 27, 2015 by Beeson Tayer & Bodine
Beeson, Tayer & Bodine, which represents the petitioning labor union, Teamsters Local 350, applauds the Board’s return of the Joint Employment standard to its historical roots and to a fealty to the terms and purpose… Read More
Sarah Sandford-Smith returns to Beeson, Tayer & Bodine
February 20, 2015 by Beeson Tayer & Bodine
We are pleased to announce that Sarah Sandford-Smith will be re-joining our Oakland office on May 1, 2015. Sarah’s practice will focus on the representation of teachers and other individual employees. For more information about… Read More
NLRB Affirms that FedEx Delivery Drivers are Employees, Not Independent Contractors, and Entitled to Unionize
October 21, 2014 by Beeson Tayer & Bodine
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has decided that FedEx’s home delivery drivers are employees who have the right to join a union, and not independent contractors as FedEx has long contended. This decision comes… Read More
California Adopts New Employment Law Mandating Paid Sick Leave for All Employees
September 22, 2014 by Beeson Tayer & Bodine
On August 30, 2014, the California State Legislature passed legislation, AB 1522, that benefits all employees in the state by requiring that employers provide their employees with at least three (3) paid sick leave days… Read More
Reception and Viewing of “The Art & Science of Labor Arbitration”
August 6, 2014 by Beeson Tayer & Bodine
You are invited to a reception and viewing of “THE ART & SCIENCE OF LABOR ARBITRATION” on October 2, 2014. This reception is an opportunity for arbitrators and advocates to get together and view this… Read More
DOL Proposes Expansion of FMLA Benefits to Same-Sex Spouses
June 25, 2014 by Beeson Tayer & Bodine
The U.S. Department of Labor this month proposed new Family Medical Leave Act regulations modifying the definition of “spouse” to include same-sex spouses. The current regulations define “spouse” based on employee’s home-state definition of “spouse.”… Read More
2013 California Legislative Round-Up
November 1, 2013 by Beeson Tayer & Bodine
Contributors: Peter McEntee, Susan Garea, Vishtasp Soroushian, Adrian Barnes, Christopher Hammer, Dalisai Nisperos and Kate Hegé. Edited by Teague Paterson. As has become a ritual in recent years, Governor Brown signed a large number of… Read More
Dale Brodsky Appointed to the California Fair Employment and Housing Council 5-6-2013
May 8, 2013 by Beeson Tayer & Bodine
SACRAMENTO – Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today announced that Dale Brodsky, 62, of Orinda, has been appointed to the California Fair Employment and Housing Council. Brodsky is a partner at Beeson Tayer and Bodine,… Read More
BTB Announces New Partners and Associate Attorneys
February 14, 2013 by Beeson Tayer & Bodine
Beeson, Tayer and Bodine announces the elevation of two attorneys to Partner: David Weintraub Sarah Sandford-Smith January 2013 ~~~~~~~~~~ In addition, we are pleased that three new Associates have joined our firm: Adrian Barnes (Oakland)… Read More
