Backgrounder posted May 28, 2009 by James Sherk, Ryan O'Donnell, Ryan O’Donnell
How the RESPECT Act Hurts Companies and Employees Alike
The Re-Empowerment of Skilled and Professional Employees and
Construction Tradeworkers (RESPECT) Act largely eliminates the
definition of supervisor from the National Labor Relations Act
(NLRA). This change would undermine companies' efficiency and
productivity. Specifically, it would:
Necessitate the hiring of "deadweight" employees who add little
value to the company, hurting businesses at precisely the wrong
time;
Restore workplace…