The Do’s & Dont’s Of Dealing With Unions While unionization is declining in the United States—union membership has dropped by more than 10% since the early 1980’s —it’s still a threat to some businesses. Any non-supervisory employee can unionize, with the exception of some agricultural industry or domestic services workers. If a union has targeted your […]
Business owners must comply with a variety of federal labor laws. Though many small business owners think that these laws only apply to large corporations, many federal labor laws apply the moment that a business hires its first employee. Companies that violate labor laws may face fines, lawsuits, or even criminal prosecution. Read on for […]
Dissatisfied employees may want to form a union due to certain situations: unions may be viewed as a solution when employees want to improve their working conditions, seek protection from layoffs, or earn higher wages. But unions aren’t always welcome in the workplace. How Can You Respond When Your Employees Want To Form A […]