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What Exactly is a Labor Union

What Exactly is a Labor Union

by Stephen Koppekin | Feb 24, 2017 | History of Labor Laws, Labor Laws, Organized Labor

Why do labor unions need to exist? What do they accomplish? These are questions one might ask when considering the definition and use of a labor union. Defining “Labor Union” To understand the history and current functions of labor unions, it is important to first...
Starbucks and Other Companies Provide Paid Parental Leave

Starbucks and Other Companies Provide Paid Parental Leave

by Stephen Koppekin | Feb 16, 2017 | Business, News and Events, Stephen Koppekin

The Seattle-based coffee giant, Starbucks, announced last month that it’s parental leave policy — which gives all birth mothers, regardless of their position at Starbucks, six weeks of paid leave at 67 percent of average pay — will get even better for its...
Cross-Pollination: Are the Strategy Sessions Worth the Breakthrough?

Cross-Pollination: Are the Strategy Sessions Worth the Breakthrough?

by Stephen Koppekin | Feb 10, 2017 | Consulting, Workplace Policies

The implementation of cross-pollination within an office gave the world the movie Toy Story–one of Pixar’s most popular films to date. The possible rewards from cross-pollination in the office is exponentially valuable, as is clearly demonstrated in this...
What Labor Conditions Were Like Before The FLSA

What Labor Conditions Were Like Before The FLSA

by Stephen Koppekin | Jan 24, 2017 | Business, History of Labor Laws, Labor Laws, Organized Labor

Stephen Koppekin has specialized in resolving and negotiating employment issues for over forty years, using his vast knowledge of comparative economics, law, and dispute resolution to support him. Stephen enjoys writing about the latest labor topics on his websites....
“On-Call Rest Breaks are Illegal,” Deems California Supreme Court

“On-Call Rest Breaks are Illegal,” Deems California Supreme Court

by Stephen Koppekin | Jan 12, 2017 | Business, News and Events, Stephen Koppekin, Workplace Policies

Employers in California should review their workplace rest period policies and practices because of this new law. On December 22, 2016, the California Supreme Court ruled that “on-call” rest breaks are illegal. This ruling stems from security guards from ABM Security...
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Stephen Koppekin is the founder and CEO of Koppekin Consulting, Inc. An experienced former executive who spent decades overseeing industrial relations and workplace safety for major businesses in the entertainment industry, Stephen started his own independent consulting business shortly after retiring. He uses 43 years of experience in labor and employment, during which time he worked at two major entertainment corporations and in government agency National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), to support a diverse client set.

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