The new NLRB members have been sworn in. Do you know their backgrounds? Do you understand how they will fairly represent unions and employers? If you don't know their backgrounds, read this press release with details from the National Labor Relations Board. Business Owners what do you think? Employees what do you think?

R-2730; 3/27/10; White House announces recess appointments of two attorneys to fill Board vacancies

A little over a month away.

On November 21, 2009, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) of
2008 which was signed into law on May 21, 2008, will go into effect. This Act
is intended to prevent employers from discriminating against individuals
based on genetic tests and information. It affects all private employers with 15 or more employees, certain public sector employers, employment agencies and labor organizations. I'll keep you posted with more information. Just wanted to be sure you had a heads up.