National Labor Relations Board
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American Shipper
South Carolina Ports defends hybrid labor model
The division of work between state employees and union members at the new South Carolina container terminal goes to the labor board.
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Trucking Regulation
NLRB restores joint-employer standard in final rule
Trucking companies advised to assess how new standard applies to workforce contracts.
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Trucking Regulation
House Democrats approve ‘federal AB5’ legislation (with video)
PRO Act's provisions mirror California law upending independent contractor status.
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Legal issues
California’s AB5 has carriers rethinking vendor relationships
Law firm Benesch warns legislation will likely raise costs but carriers have options.
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Last Mile
U.S. lawmakers demand Amazon cut last-mile contractor ties
“Aggressive” management style has led to driver abuse, senators claim.
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Legal issues
Federal labor board ruling seen as win for LTL employers
Decision could make it easier for employers to make unilateral work-rule changes
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Legal issues
Federal agency rules misclassifying employees is not a violation
Ruling considered a win for trucking companies.
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Legal issues
Feds give Uber a lift on contractor status
Operating cost savings at stake as company deals with IPO expectations
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