Articles on Labor Law | Illinois State Bar Association

National Labor Relations Board extends Weingarten rights to non-union employees By Bruce C. Beal Labor and Employment Law, February 2003 The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), in a three-to-two vote, extended the Weingarten rule to non-union workers.

Employer sues union for defamation related to picketing By Michael R. Lied Labor and Employment Law, December 2002 In Lowe Excavating Co. v. International Union of Operating Engineer's Local 150, 327 Ill. App. 3d 711 (2d Dist. 2002), the union picketed a non-union employer with signs stating:

How to develop an acceptable affirmative action program By Jill P. O’Brien & Joanna G. DuPriest Labor and Employment Law, November 1999 Developing an Affirmative Action Program ("AAP") can be a very daunting task, especially if it is being done for the first time. Although the process of drafting an AAP is time-consuming and complex, this article sets forth some guidelines to help attorneys prepare an acceptable AAP and to help you identify which of your clients need an AAP in the first place

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