The National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) allows both union and nonunion employees in the private sector to participate in strikes. Make sure you understand when and how a strike could affect your company before one occurs. [Read here to see whether your organization is subject to the NLRA.] What Is a Strike? A strike is … Read more
The National Labor Relations Board’s General Counsel (through Regional Offices) investigates violations of the National Labor Relations Act. An Unfair Labor Practice (ULP) occurs when an employer or union violates Section 8 of the Act. Those affected by these violations, including nonunion employees, can bring NLRB charges against the offending party. The NLRB receives 20,000 … Read more
For many years, alternative dispute resolution (ADR) has been increasing in popularity as a means of resolving legal controversies. ADR methods including mediation and arbitration can help avoid lawsuits or get them out of the court systems more expeditiously. On July 10, 2018, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) launched a pilot program to ramp … Read more