News & Analysis as of

National Labor Relations Board Back Pay Reinstatement

The National Labor Relations Board is an independent agency of the United States federal government created in 1935 as part of the National Labor Relations Act. The Board consists of five presidentially-appointed... more +
The National Labor Relations Board is an independent agency of the United States federal government created in 1935 as part of the National Labor Relations Act. The Board consists of five presidentially-appointed members, who are charged with overseeing union elections and hearing complaints of unfair labor practices under the NLRA.    less -
Kohrman Jackson & Krantz LLP

Spa Corporate Officials Taken into Custody for Refusal to Comply with NLRB and Court Orders

In a recent and highly unusual turn of events, the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit (Seventh Circuit) has ordered U.S. Marshals to take corporate officials of Haven Salon + Spa (Haven) into custody for...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

Landmark NLRB Decision Expands Labor Violations

Foley & Lardner LLP on

As we’ve recently informed our readers, the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB” or the “Board”) ended 2022 with a series of consequential decisions for employers. One such decision – issued on December 13, 2022,...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

NLRB Leaves Lumps of Coal In Employers’ Holiday Gift Bags

Foley & Lardner LLP on

The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB or the “Board”) has issued a series of recent decisions that will give employers concern in 2023 and beyond. First, on December 13, 2022, the Board issued a decision that greatly...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

NLRB Unleashes New Damages Against Labor Law Violators

Foley & Lardner LLP on

On Tuesday, December 13, 2022 to the National Labor Relations Board ("NLRB”) issued a decision that could have profound effect on employers in all industries, regardless if they have a union. In Thrryv, Inc., the NLRB ruled...more

Roetzel & Andress

Back Pay Plus: NLRB Permits Employees To Recover “Foreseeable” Damages From Employers for Labor Law Violations

Roetzel & Andress on

Yesterday, the National Labor Relations Board significantly expanded the damages available to employees in unfair labor practice proceedings. Damages for employees wrongfully discharged in violation of federal labor law have...more

Jackson Lewis P.C.

Top Five Labor Law Developments for November 2021

Jackson Lewis P.C. on

1. On Nov. 19, 2021, the House passed a version of the Build Back Better Act that would vastly expand employer liability under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA). The bill adds aggressive “civil penalties,” on top of the...more

Proskauer - Labor Relations Update

Case Demonstrates Perils Of Refusing To Discuss Issues With Union

A significant change in NLRB precedent during the last few years was the added requirement that an employer bargain over discretionary aspects of discipline in the period between the union acquiring representational rights...more

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart,...

NLRB Decision Threatens 75-Year-Old Precedent, Analyzes Employer’s Motive for Hiring Replacement Workers

On May 31, a divided National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) issued a very significant decision in American Baptist Homes of the West, increasing the impact of an employer’s motive in deciding whether the permanent replacement...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

Unfortunately, Offensive Racial Comments Don’t Always Get You Fired (At Least Under Labor Law)

Foley & Lardner LLP on

Under the National Labor Relations Act, certain union activities are considered “protected.” That is, employees engaging in union activity, or union representatives carrying out their duties in the context of grievance...more

Proskauer - Government Contractor Compliance...

Federal Contractor Employees Receive $300,000 Back Pay Award and Reinstatement

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) and National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) recently reached a settlement with a federal contractor at Fort Belvoir military base regarding employee wages....more

Franczek P.C.

NLRB Orders Reinstatement And Backpay For Employee Who Was Unlawfully Discharged For Discussing Salary Information At Work

Franczek P.C. on

Despite the uncertainty surrounding the legitimacy of the current National Labor Relations Board in the wake of the Noel Canning decision, the Board has continued to issue decisions that have serious consequences for...more

11 Results
 / 
View per page
Page: of 1

"My best business intelligence, in one easy email…"

Your first step to building a free, personalized, morning email brief covering pertinent authors and topics on JD Supra:
*By using the service, you signify your acceptance of JD Supra's Privacy Policy.
- hide
- hide