All Publications by Ryan O’Donnell
  • 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…