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A proposed settlement involving claims that Amazon jointly employs contracted delivery drivers is drawing comparisons to a controversial Obama-era labor dispute involving McDonald’s franchise workers. The similarity lies in the structure of the agreement: resolving the case without requiring the company to formally admit joint-employer status. Why Joint Employment Matters Joint-employer status determines whether a

The D.C. Circuit has agreed to fast-track litigation over the Department of Transportation’s restrictions on commercial licenses for certain foreign truck drivers, though judges have already expressed skepticism toward claims that the rules are driven by anti-immigrant motives. The dispute combines labor concerns, immigration policy, and transportation safety regulation. The Rule Under Challenge The DOT

A recent Sixth Circuit decision scrutinizing the National Labor Relations Board’s evidence supporting emergency injunction requests could signal tougher judicial review for the agency moving forward. The ruling comes as federal courts increasingly reevaluate how much deference agencies should receive in litigation. Why NLRB Injunctions Matter Under federal labor law, the NLRB can seek temporary

An Illinois construction company is asking a federal court to throw out an arbitration award issued in favor of a local operating engineers union, arguing that no valid labor agreement required the company to participate in the arbitration process in the first place. The dispute highlights a recurring issue in labor law: whether a company

Union carpenters and retirement plan trustees have reached a proposed settlement in litigation accusing fiduciaries of exposing pension assets to excessive risk through hedge fund investments that allegedly lost more than $250 million. The case underscores growing scrutiny over how retirement plan managers handle complex and volatile investment strategies. The Allegations Against Trustees The lawsuit

Virginia appears poised to significantly expand collective bargaining rights for public employees, marking another major shift in a state that historically maintained some of the strictest limits on public-sector unions in the country. If enacted, the changes would continue Virginia’s rapid transformation from a traditionally anti-union state into one increasingly open to organized labor in

A bipartisan-backed proposal aimed at speeding negotiations for first union contracts may soon advance in the House, setting up a renewed fight between organized labor and business groups over how quickly newly unionized workplaces should be required to reach agreements. Supporters say the legislation addresses one of the biggest weaknesses in U.S. labor law: workers

Amazon is expected to continue fighting the National Labor Relations Board’s decision requiring the company to bargain with the union representing workers at its Staten Island warehouse, but labor law experts say overturning the certification in federal court will be difficult. The dispute, stemming from the landmark union victory at Amazon’s JFK8 facility, has become

A federal court has dismissed a worker’s disability discrimination claim against a union, finding that she failed to inform her employer of her medical conditions — a key requirement under the Americans with Disabilities Act. The ruling highlights the importance of communication in accommodation cases. The Disclosure Requirement Employers are generally required to provide accommodations

A year after a sweeping executive order targeting federal union contracts, litigation between unions and the Trump administration remains active, reflecting ongoing disputes over executive authority. The case illustrates the long lifecycle of major labor policy changes. Key Issues in the Dispute The litigation centers on whether national security justifications permit broad cancellation of collective