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An NLRB regional director ruled that St. HOPE Public Schools is a private employer subject to federal labor law, asserting federal jurisdiction concurrent with California's PERB and directing a March 11, 2026 decertification election for the school's union-represented teachers.
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The DOL extended its PBM fee disclosure comment period to April 15, 2026, after the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 amended ERISA. Stakeholders must now address how the proposed rule harmonizes with new statutory requirements.
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NLRB Region 15 certifies IBEW Local 2286 as bargaining rep for Entergy Louisiana production technicians after ruling that a government shutdown-caused election delay did not justify expanding voter eligibility beyond the original stipulated cutoff date.
An NLRB regional director ruled that St. HOPE Public Schools is a private employer subject to federal labor law, asserting federal jurisdiction concurrent with California's PERB and directing a March 11, 2026 decertification election for the school's union-represented teachers.
The DOL extended its PBM fee disclosure comment period to April 15, 2026, after the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 amended ERISA. Stakeholders must now address how the proposed rule harmonizes with new statutory requirements.
On Feb. 26, 2026, the NLRB formally withdrew its Biden-era joint-employer rule and reinstated the narrower 2020 standard, requiring proof of substantial direct and immediate control over workers.
The DOL proposes rescinding its 2024 independent contractor rule under the FLSA, reverting to a five-factor economic reality test — with two elevated "core factors" — modeled on the 2021 rule. Public comments close April 28, 2026.
OSHA cited Adonel Concrete Corp. with nine serious violations and $58,604 in penalties after a worker was fatally injured entering an unguarded concrete block cubing machine in July 2025.
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26 Charges Against Employers and 12 Charges Against Labor Organizations
On Feb. 26, 2026, the NLRB formally withdrew its Biden-era joint-employer rule and reinstated the narrower 2020 standard, requiring proof of substantial direct and immediate control over workers.
The DOL proposes rescinding its 2024 independent contractor rule under the FLSA, reverting to a five-factor economic reality test — with two elevated "core factors" — modeled on the 2021 rule. Public comments close April 28, 2026.
OSHA cited Adonel Concrete Corp. with nine serious violations and $58,604 in penalties after a worker was fatally injured entering an unguarded concrete block cubing machine in July 2025.
5 Representation Case Filings, 2 NRLB Representation Decertification Filings and 1 Union Deauthorization
13 Charges Against Employers
A Little Caesars franchise operator in Redwood City, CA agreed to pay $409,457 in back wages to 32 workers after a federal investigation found three years of minimum wage, overtime, and recordkeeping violations.
The U.S. Department of Labor announced $81M in RESTART grants to place formerly incarcerated individuals into skilled trades and registered apprenticeships, prioritizing shipbuilding and high-demand industries.
A DOL investigation of an Aurora, CO sushi restaurant found child labor and overtime violations affecting 19 workers. The employer paid $22,249 in penalties and $20,213 in back wages.
6 Representation Case Filings, 1 NRLB Representation Decertification Filing, 1 Representation Management Case Filing and 1 Unit Clarification
25 Charges Against Employers and 6 Charges Against Labor Organizations
OSHA cited three Weld County, Colorado companies a combined $246,609 after six workers died from hydrogen sulfide exposure at Prospect Valley Dairy on August 20, 2025, following a disconnected manure system pipe.