Relations

Family Titles Tug-of-War: Navigating In-Law Relations as a New Parent-to-Be

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Navigating the delicate intricacies of family relationships can become especially complex when in-laws are involved, as evidenced by the experiences of a woman grappling with how to address her husband’s parents. Recently married and expecting her first child, this individual finds herself at a crossroads concerning familial titles – an issue that reflects broader challenges faced by many in similar situations. For years, she referred to her in-laws by their first names, a practice reciprocated by her husband with her own parents. However, tensions arose when she learned that her in-laws preferred being called “Mom” … Read more

Federal Judge Blocks National Labor Relations Board’s Expansion of Joint Employment Definition, Protecting Franchisor-Franchisee Relationships

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Houston, Texas – A federal judge in Texas has temporarily blocked the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) from implementing a new rule that would expand the definition of joint employment. The ruling comes one day before the rule was set to take effect. The regulation, which aimed to increase franchisors’ responsibility for labor violations committed by their franchisees and require both entities to negotiate with employee unions, was challenged in court by a coalition of business groups including the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the International Franchise Association, the Restaurant Law Center, and the Texas Restaurant … Read more