In a recent split decision, the Sixth Circuit held that the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) possessed jurisdiction to enforce provisions of the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) against the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians—a Michigan Indian tribe—to prevent the Tribe from enforcing its new labor regulations against a casino on its land. The … Continue Reading
The Sixth Circuit’s recent opinion on federal labor arbitration law reiterates the deference given to arbitrators of labor disputes by the Supreme Court and Sixth Circuit precedent. In Titan Tire Corporation of Bryan v. United Steelworkers of America, Local 890, Case No. 09-4460, the Sixth Circuit affirmed the Northern District of Ohio’s refusal to vacate … Continue Reading
The Sixth Circuit yesterday joined a majority of Circuit Courts in interpreting the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”), 29 U.S.C. §§ 201, et seq. on the issue of time spent by employees in putting on and removing uniforms and equipment at work. See Franklin v. Kellogg Co. (6th Cir., Case No. 09-5880, Aug. 31, 2010) … Continue Reading
