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
Employers conduct background checks on applicants to lessen the chance of theft and fraud, reduce costs associated with employee turnover, and ensure a safe work environment. Employers also perform background checks to prevent claims of negligent hiring, since employers have a duty to exercise reasonable care to avoid foreseeable harm in the workplace. When obtaining … Read more