As businesses continue voicing concern about the Employee Free Choice Act (EFCA), Congressional Republicans have introduced a new bill they hope will stop the union-friendly proposal in its tracks.

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Tags: Employee Free Choice Act, Secret Ballot Protection Act, unions

It’s official: The much-anticipated (and much-feared by many employers) Employee Free Choice Act (EFCA) has been introduced to both houses of Congress.

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Tags: Congress, Employee Free Choice Act, unions

The Employee Free Choice Act is one of the President-elect’s top legislative priorities for the upcoming term — and an increased Democratic Congressional majority could make its passage likely. What does it mean for employers, and what should HR do now to prepare?

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Tags: arbitration, Barack Obama, Employee Free Choice Act, unions

Now that the election’s over, experts are focusing on what legislative changes can be expected under the new president. HR pros will be watching a few big items on Obama’s agenda.

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Tags: change.gov, Employee Free Choice Act, Employment Non-Discrimination Act, Fair Pay Act, Obama, unions

It’s gaining momentum: a movement at the state level to do away with “at will.”

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Tags: at-will, colorado, just cause, unions