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3 Reasons Why Unionization Can Be Helpful to an Employer

3 Reasons Why Unionization Can Be Helpful to an Employer

by Stephen Koppekin | Feb 5, 2017 | Business, Consulting, Employee Engagement, Labor Laws, Organized Labor

Happiness. Growth. Fulfillment. Many would (and have) defined a career’s innate value not solely by its pay rate, but by how thoroughly it provides these traits. When a consensus of employees start to feel their lives’ satisfactions are eclipsed by poor working...
The History of Labor Day in the United States

The History of Labor Day in the United States

by Stephen Koppekin | Feb 1, 2017 | Organized Labor

For most Americans today, Labor Day signifies the unofficial end to the summer season, the start of a new school year, and a day off from work to squeeze in that last beach day barbecue. But to the labor movement in the late 19th century, this was a crucial day that...
“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...
Analyzing the Minimum Wage Increases in 2017

Analyzing the Minimum Wage Increases in 2017

by Stephen Koppekin | Jan 11, 2017 | Business, Consulting, Labor Laws, Stephen Koppekin, Workplace Policies

Stephen Koppekin Consulting provides cost-effective and efficient consulting solutions in the areas of labor and employment.  With his expert ability to negotiate and his solution-based mindset, Stephen Koppekin shares his vast knowledge on his consulting website....

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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