The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has recently overturned a number of prominent regulations and policies implemented during President Barack Obama’s tenure in the White House. These decisions came in the wake of President Donald Trump’s appointment of...
Despite shifting political winds in Washington, several long-anticipated labor reforms have begun to take effect this year. However, many of these policies will face intense scrutiny from the new administration, which may lead to delayed rollouts or complete...
In the past, employees have been trained to respond to a more direct, traditional style of management, where whatever the boss says should be followed. However, modern management philosophy has introduced the progressive style, which seeks to balance the power in the...
Employers, beware! Make sure that your accommodation policy under the Americans With Disability Act (ADA) is consistent with the law and that you have a singular policy. In the case of Young v. United Parcel Service, the Supreme Court made a key point of the fact that...
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.
