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Employers asked to comment on proposed regulation to expand reporting rules
In an attempt to chill employer free speech rights during union campaigns, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has issued a proposed regulation that would…
NLRB issues final rule requiring business to post notice of labor rights
In a move that appears to continue the regulatory attempt to implement the Employee Free Choice Act (aka “card check”), the National Labor Relations Board…
Chamber submits comment opposing NLRB proposed rule to shorten union campaigns
The Kentucky Chamber submitted a comment to the National Labor Relations Board opposing a proposed regulation that would drastically reduce the amount of time employers…
Employers asked to comment on new pro-union regulations
In late June, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) and the Department of Labor (DOL) issued proposed rules that would make it easier for unions…
Williams, Stumbo discuss Kentucky’s challenges, opportunities
During the Kentucky Chamber’s Business Summit and Annual Meeting, Senate President David Williams and Speaker Greg Stumbo discussed challenges facing state government and opportunities for…
REINS Act brings congressional oversight to overreaching government agencies
Rep. Geoff Davis (R-KY) has introduced a powerful bill in Congress that would help reduce regulatory burdens by bringing greater accountability into government agencies. House Resolution 10, the Regulations from…
“Papa John” Schnatter kicks off Business Summit with discussion on making a local brand global
John Schnatter, founder, president and CEO of Papa John’s International, kicked off the Business Summit on Monday with the story of how a young man…
U.S. Chamber of Commerce releases study: The Impact of State Employment Policies on Job Growth
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Workforce Freedom Institute recently released a study that evaluates the impact of state employment policies on job growth. The study,…
Action Alert: Modernizing public employee pensions
Like many other states, Kentucky’s public pension systems are faced with huge unfunded liabilities and need significant reform. SB 2 (Thayer) would establish a 401-K…