Employee Rights Act: New Rules for Unions and Employment
This act introduces significant changes to labor union regulations and employment relationships. It aims to enhance employee rights regarding union representation, voting on strikes and agreements, and restricting the use of union dues. Additionally, the act clarifies definitions of employment and joint employer, potentially impacting digital platform workers and franchisees.
Key points
Increased employee control over unions: Employees will have the right to secret ballot votes on collective bargaining agreement ratification and strikes, regardless of union membership.
Restriction on union dues usage: Dues can only be used for collective bargaining and contract administration, unless the employee provides written authorization for other expenditures.
Changes to employment definitions: The act clarifies who is considered an employee and when two employers can be deemed joint employers, affecting digital platform workers and franchisees.
Protection against forced membership and union misconduct: Penalties are introduced for unions interfering with employee rights, and clear information on rights and fees is required on union authorization cards.
Greater employer freedom to pay higher wages: Employers will be able to pay employees higher wages than those specified in collective bargaining agreements.
New rules for mass layoffs caused by government actions: Requires government agencies to assess the impact of new regulations on jobs and notify about potential layoffs.
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