Separating Fact from Fiction in Right to Work Legislation

Our topic on this edition is the ever-controversial Right to Work legislation.

Ricardo Torres,
Suzanne Geimer
Reynaldo Velazquez

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Legalization of marijuana is spreading throughout the US. Michigan, along with several other states, has legalized marijuana for recreational, in addition to medicinal, use. What do you need to know toprotect yourself and your business?

Ricardo Torres,
Bob Carroll
Clifford L. Hammond

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In this edition, we discuss the role of the supervisor in maintaining a positive employee/employer relationship.

Ricardo Torres, Read More “Let Me Talk to my Supervisor”

How We Can Expect Labor/Employment Law to Change

While President Trump has not said much regarding Labor/Employment concerns as he approaches the end of his first 100 days in office, we can predict much based on his actions so far.

Ricardo Torres,
Bob Carroll
Clifford L. Hammond

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Summer/Fall 2013

Now that there is an unquestioned, fully-seated NLRB with distinct pro-labor leanings, we expect to see more aggressive union activity and tactics, as demonstrated by the recent attacks on the fast food industry. Rick and Cliff are joined by Randy Stevenson, of Baird Holm, to discuss the 2013 summer wind-down and to predict near-future changes in the labor movement.

Ricardo Torres,
Bob Carroll
Clifford L. Hammond
Randy Stevenson

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The Do’s and Don’ts

What are the risks, and advantages, involved when introducing a temporary or contractor service to your business operations?

Ricardo Torres,
Bob Carroll
Clifford L. Hammond
Jonathan H. Schwartz Read More “Joint Employers Status”

What’s Your Weakest Link?

Today, we’ll be exploring the healthcare industry and their vulnerability to union attacks.

Ricardo Torres,
Bob Carroll
Clifford L. Hammond

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With recent mass shootings in the media, the spotlight is once again focusing on violence in the workplace. Now is the time for a change in workplace culture.

Ricardo Torres,
Bob Carroll
Clifford L. Hammond

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Join Permanent Solutions Labor Consultants’ President & CEO, Rick Torres; Senior Labor Attorney with Nemeth Law, Cliff Hammond; and Permanent Solutions Labor Consultants’ Executive Vice President, Bob Carroll, as they discuss the progression of the unions’ attempts to organize fast food workers acrossAmerica with their $15 campaign. This movement aims far beyond the fastfood industry and is part of a much larger plan for big labor. Our panel of experts also reviews the pro-labor NLRB and other government agencies that are paving the way for increased organizing activities.

Ricardo Torres,
Bob Carroll
Clifford L. Hammond

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On this episode of, Ricardo Torres and Bob Carroll are joined by James Reid of Maddin, Hauser, Wartell, Roth & Heller, P.C. to explore the unions’ latest high-profile target: the fast food industry.

Ricardo Torres,
Bob Carroll
James M. Reid, IV

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