As we reported in August 27, 2012, in Banner Health System* the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) ruled that an employer violates Section 7 of the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) when it maintains a blanket policy that prohibits employees from discussing workplace investigations. On April 16, 2013, the NLRB’s Division of Advice released a memorandum of advise providing further guidance… Continue Reading
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Did You Know…Blanket Confidentiality Requirements Regarding Employment-Related Investigations Violate Section 7 of the NLRA
Posted in National Labor Relations BoardAs part of its current campaign to take more aggressive positions regarding policies applicable to nonunion workers, the National Labor Relations Board recently ruled that a human resources consultant’s routine practice of asking employees involved in employment-related investigations not to discuss them with co-workers ran afoul of the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA). The majority… Continue Reading
Did You Know…NLRB Regional Offices Won 87% of Unfair Labor Practice Cases in 2011
Posted in National Labor Relations BoardOn March 8, 2012, summarizing the National Labor Relations Board’s activities in 2011, the Acting General Counsel issued a report stating that NLRB regional offices won 87 percent of unfair labor practices cases litigated before the board and administrative law judges in whole or in part in fiscal year 2011. The report noted that (1)… Continue Reading