#18: Don't Get Punitive: Navigating the Boundaries of the Labor Management Committee

#18: Don't Get Punitive: Navigating the Boundaries of the Labor Management Committee

Author: NECA Podcast Network April 1, 2025 Duration: 28:01
In this episode of the Labored Thoughts Podcast, Ryan Courtney welcomes back Jef Fagan, NECA's Senior Vice President of Labor Relations and Risk Management, for an in-depth discussion on the risks of punitive damages within labor management process. They explore the limits of collective bargaining agreements, emphasizing the importance of sticking to make-whole remedies and avoiding punitive actions that could undermine the integrity of the labor management process. Jef shares his legal exper...

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#8 Commuting Time…Compensable Time? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:33
This episode runs a little longer than most, but what can I say? Chuck and I got stuck in traffic a few times on our road trip. Listen to find out if we can actually be compensated for all that time sitting in the car! e…
#7 Sage Advice from the Oracle [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:18
Come listen as Chuck provides invaluable advice and insight to one of our industry’s newcomers. Who knows? You might learn something too!
#6 The ABC’s of Letters of Assent [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:11
Come take a journey with us as we explore the origins and application of the Letters of Assent for our industry. We even throw in some tips for traveling contractors at no additional charge!
#5 Can I Get a Referral? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:21
Ever wondered where the referral practices we have originated? Spoiler! Chuck invented them...OK, maybe that isn't true, but we can answer that question and more in this episode! Right to work states - https://en.wikiped…
#4 Movin’ around with Portability [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:44
In this episode, Chuck and I discuss the in’s and out’s of Portability. Come listen to its history and practical application.
#3 Data Driven Negotiations Part II [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:17
Tune in for Part II of the Data Driven Negotiations Topic. In this episode we discuss how to use and legitimize local data. BONUS: We tackle a very common argument faced at CIR at the end so stick around.
#2 Data Driven Negotiations Part I [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:44
In this episode of Labored Thoughts, a panel of NECA Chapter Managers and a Field Representative assemble to discuss the importance of data in their negotiations and how they use nationally available data at the bargaini…
#1 Overtime & the FLSA [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:12
Come with us on a Labored Thoughts Road trip. We may take some detours, but we always get there! On this episode, we discuss the interaction of overtime, the FLSA, and your collective bargaining agreements. FLSA General…