Law360
Constangy senior counsel David Phippen authored an article for Law360's Expert Analysis series on avoiding unfair labor practices employer unfair labor practice, or ULP, charges under Section 8(a)(1)-(5) of the National Labor Relations Act, which allows private sector employees to form unions, participate in collective bargaining and take collective action.
Phippen provides guidance on how you employers can avoid ULPs by adopting lawful employment policies.
This article addresses the following employer violations of the NLRA:
- Section 8(a)(1) — Interference
- Section 8(a)(2) — Unlawful Support
- Section 8(a)(3) — Discrimination
- Section 8(a)(4) — Retaliation for Filing a ULP Charge or Testifying in National Labor Relations Board Proceedings
- Section 8(a)(5) — Refusal to Bargain
The complete article is available here (subscription required).