On February 26, 2026, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) issued a decision in Longmont United Hospital declining to expand the remedies available in certain refusal-to-bargain cases. The Board reaffirmed its 1970 decision in Ex-Cell-O Corp., confirming that employers who […]
Category: Labor & Employment
Agency Updates: EEOC Narrows Federal Sector Bathroom Protections; DOL Proposes New Independent Contractor Rule
March 4, 2026
Takeaway: This week, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) limited federal employees’ access to sex segregated facilities based on gender identity, while the U.S. Department of Labor proposed a new independent contractor rule that would replace the Biden administration’s 2024 regulation […]
NLRB Finalizes Rule Reinstating 2020 Joint Employer Standard
February 27, 2026
On February 26, 2026, the National Labor Relations Board issued a final rule rescinding its 2023 joint employer regulation and formally reinstating its 2020 joint employer rule. In practical terms, the rule largely confirms the existing legal framework, as the […]
Illinois L&E Law Changes Effective January 1, 2026
February 18, 2026
As we start a new calendar year, Illinois employers need to be aware of several new laws that took effect on January 1, 2026. A PDF version of the “L&E Laws Taking Effect on January 1, 2026” is available here. […]
Early NLRB General Counsel Communications Emphasize Case Processing Over Immediate Precedent Shifts
February 6, 2026
As covered in our prior alert, the NLRB recently returned to full operational capacity following confirmations that restored a quorum and installed a new General Counsel. Two recent agency communications provide early insight into how the General Counsel’s office may […]
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) is back to operating after recent confirmations restored a quorum and a new General Counsel. While the Board can once again issue decisions, it currently lacks the votes needed to overturn significant union-friendly decisions […]
Ninth Circuit Weighs in on Constitutionality of NLRB, Teeing Up Likely SCOTUS Review
November 12, 2025
By Jennifer Dunn, Michael Warner, K. Hope Harriman, and Shoshanah Weinreich The constitutionality of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has taken center stage at the federal appellate courts for the second time this year. On October 28, 2025, the […]
Franczek P.C. Ranked in 2026 Edition of Best Law Firms®
November 6, 2025
Franczek P.C. is pleased to announce that Best Law Firms® has once again recognized the firm in its 2026 edition. The firm received both national and regional rankings for Labor and Employment law, earning a First-Tier ranking in Chicago and […]