Employment Law Predictions for 2010
Dec 31, 2009Here are five areas to consider as we approach 2010.
Organized labor will continue to push for passage of the Employee Free Choice Act (EFCA). If enacted in a form that replaces the secret ballot vote with a card check, EFCA will substantially ease the ability for unions to organize workers. Though the current anticipated compromise on EFCA would not contain card check recognition, it is expected to contain elements such as quick certifications of elections, tougher penalties for employer violations and binding arbitration imposing a labor contract on parties who fail to reach an agreement through direct negotiations.
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