What is the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB)?
What is the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB)?
The National Labor Relations Board is an independent federal agency vested with the power to safeguard employees’ rights to organize and to determine whether to have unions as their bargaining representative. The agency also acts to prevent and remedy unfair labor practices committed by private sector employers and unions.
How does the NLRB handle unfair labor practices?
The NLRB encourages parties to resolve cases by settlement rather than litigation whenever possible. In fact, more than 90% of meritorious unfair labor practice cases are settled by agreement at some point in the process, either through a Board settlement or a private agreement.
What happens at an NLRB administrative law hearing?
Board Settlement Agreements When complaints of Unfair Labor Practices issued by regional directors do not lead to settlement, they typically result in a hearing before an NLRB Administrative Law Judge. As in any court proceeding, both parties prepare arguments and present evidence, witnesses, and experts.
How can I contact the NLRB for assistance with my case?
Please contact an information officer at your nearest Regional Office for assistance. The NLRB encourages parties to resolve cases by settlement rather than litigation whenever possible.
The National Labor Relations Board is an independent federal agency that protects the rights of private sector employees to join together, with or without a union, to improve their wages and working conditions.Read More. Employee Rights.
Which employers are excluded from NLRB jurisdiction?
The following employers are excluded from NLRB jurisdiction by statute or regulation: Federal, state and local governments, including public schools, libraries, and parks, Federal Reserve banks, and wholly-owned government corporations.
Where can I find information about NLRB decisions?
The NLRB has regional offices across the country, and each one has a page with local news, upcoming events, maps and directions, and contact information. Online NLRB decisions are offered in PDF format. Slip opinions are subject to revision before publication in bound volumes.
How do I access the NLRB my account portal?
To better serve our customers the NLRB is now using login.gov for you to safely and securely access the new NLRB My Account Portal. The NLRB has regional offices across the country, and each one has a page with local news, upcoming events, maps and directions, and contact information.
