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Golfing To Support Higher Education

Going to college is expensive, but we're thrilled to support ways to make higher education a little more affordable. On Thursday, October 10, Handy Mart and the University of Mount Olive (UMO) are holding a Sponsor Appreciation Golf Outing at the Walnut Creek Country Club in Goldsboro. This tournament is a "thank you" to those who continue to give to the Handy Mart/UMO Scholarship Program, which has raised more than $2.7 million and helped nearly 680 students [...]

NLRB Issues Proposed Rule To Clarify Status Of Private University And College Students Working In Connection With Their Studies

On September 20, 2019, the National Labor Relations Board (Board) issued a proposed rule that would exclude from the National Labor Relations Act (Act) undergraduate and graduate students at private colleges and universities who perform services in connection with their studies. Under the proposal, these students would no longer be able to join or form a labor union or engage in collective bargaining. Background on University Student-Employees The Act does not define the employment status of students [...]

NLRB Issues Proposed Rule To Clarify Status Of Private University And College Students Working In Connection With Their Studies

On September 20, 2019, the National Labor Relations Board (Board) issued a proposed rule that would exclude from the National Labor Relations Act (Act) undergraduate and graduate students at private colleges and universities who perform services in connection with their studies. Under the proposal, these students would no longer be able to join or form a labor union or engage in collective bargaining. Background on University Student-Employees The Act does not define the employment status of students [...]