Category Archives: Labor Law

In Memoriam: Bill Klinger

Posted on April 26, 2015 by Mark Ricciardi

An employer and the union representing its workers need to work together most of the time but every couple of years when the contract expires they can be at loggerheads. Negotiations are usually contentious and sometimes the folks at the … Continue reading →

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The 2015 Nevada Legislature—What Can Employers Expect?

Posted on January 25, 2015 by Mark Ricciardi

As far as most non-governmental employers are concerned, the Republican sweep of the Nevada Legislature will likely be known for what laws won’t be passed. I think employers will not see new or stricter laws in the following areas:   … Continue reading →

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WHAT PUBLIC EMPLOYEE UNIONS DON’T WANT THEIR MEMBERS (OR THE PUBLIC) TO KNOW

Posted on September 14, 2014 by Mark Ricciardi

A new lawsuit recently filed by a local union might be overlooked as just another dispute over money.  But what makes the case noteworthy is the fact that unions rarely air their dirty laundry in public–especially when it involves the … Continue reading →

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Five Things That Did Not Happen to Employers in 2013

Posted on January 4, 2014 by Mark Ricciardi

It seems that the EEOC, the DOL, the NLRB, the unions and plaintiffs’ lawyers are always on the verge of doing something that causes headaches or worse for employers.  There were things employers feared or hoped for in 2013.  Here … Continue reading →

Posted in Discrimination, General, hiring, Independent Contractors, Interest Arbitration, Labor Law, Minimum wage, NLRB, Overtime, Public Sector Unions, Union avoidance, Wage-hour | Leave a comment

Should the Bishop Link Arms with Unions?

Posted on October 20, 2013 by Mark Ricciardi

The Las Vegas Sun recently published an article reporting criticism of the Roman Catholic Bishop of Las Vegas, Joseph Pepe.  Sources quoted in the article felt that the Bishop has not been publicly vocal about the need for immigration reform. … Continue reading →

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The Culinary Union Contract–a Look Back

Posted on April 26, 2013 by Mark Ricciardi

With the HERE citywide negotiations underway in Vegas this year it’s a good time to look at the historical structure of the Culinary Union’s contract. The earliest Culinary contract I could find is  a three year agreement from 1961 which … Continue reading →

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Lessons Learned From the Clark County School District’s Recent Interest Arbitration Victory

Posted on February 16, 2013 by Mark Ricciardi

Binding interest arbitration is how unions representing teachers, police and firefighters resolve an impasse in collective bargaining in Nevada.  The unions like to repeat the mantra that the binding arbitration procedure in NRS 288 is the quid pro quo for … Continue reading →

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Top Five 2013 Resolutions for Employers

Posted on January 27, 2013 by Mark Ricciardi

The year 2013 will be another challenging year for employers. Unions and plaintiffs’ attorneys will be emboldened by the government’s aggressive post election energy.  If you don’t know what to do first here are five things to act on promptly. … Continue reading →

Posted in Benefits, Discrimination, Exemptions, General, Harassment, Independent Contractors, Labor Law, NLRB, Overtime, Union avoidance, Unions, Wage-hour | Leave a comment

THE EMPLOYER’S CHECKLIST FOR UPCOMING PUBLIC SECTOR LABOR NEGOTIATIONS

Posted on January 12, 2013 by Mark Ricciardi

Many local governments will begin labor negotiations soon.  Careful preparation is critical.  Remember, some union negotiators, (like firefighters), have significant down time while at work.  They are not playing Parcheesi endlessly in the dayroom—they are studying their contracts.  Some also … Continue reading →

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Ten Reasons to Find a New Labor/Employment Attorney—Part 2

Posted on December 29, 2012 by Mark Ricciardi

If you missed Part 1, which described the first three things to think about when deciding whether you need a new Labor/Employment Attorney, you can find that post here.  Here are the next three factors you must consider when you … Continue reading →

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