Where does an employee file an unfair labor practice charge with the National Labor Relations Board?
Regional Office
I believe that my rights have been violated. How do I file a charge with the NLRB? Charges must be filed in a Regional Office, usually with the help of an Information Officer, within six months of the occurrence. The Regional Office will investigate the charge and, if found meritorious, will issue a complaint.
How do I file a ULP against the union?
To file a ULP against a union, a union member must fill out NLRB Form 508. Be advised that the NLRB doesn’t have jurisdiction to investigate all unfair employment issues. The NLRB will investigate the allegations and either dismiss the case, seek a settlement from the union, or issue a formal complaint.
Can a union file a complaint with the NLRB?
You may make inquiries of the NLRB without your employer or a union, or anyone else being informed of the inquiry. A charge against an employer or union must be filed to initiate an investigation; charges may be filed by any person and need not be filed by the employee directly affected by the violations.
How often does the NLRB receive unfair labor practices charges?
The NLRB receives about 20,000 to 30,000 charges per year from employees, unions and employers covering a range of unfair labor practices described in Section 8 of the Act . Each charge is investigated by Board agents who gather evidence and may take affidavits from parties and witnesses.
Where can I find a charge form from the NLRB?
You can find charge forms here. Please contact an information officer at your nearest Regional Office for assistance. The NLRB receives about 20,000 to 30,000 charges per year from employees, unions and employers covering a range of unfair labor practices described in Section 8 of the Act .
How is a case investigated by the NLRB?
Each charge is investigated by Board agents who gather evidence and may take affidavits from parties and witnesses. Their findings are evaluated by the Regional Director, and in certain novel or significant cases, reviewed by NLRB attorneys at the Division of Advice in Washington DC.
You can find charge forms here. Please contact an information officer at your nearest Regional Office for assistance. The NLRB receives about 20,000 to 30,000 charges per year from employees, unions and employers covering a range of unfair labor practices described in Section 8 of the Act .
The NLRB receives about 20,000 to 30,000 charges per year from employees, unions and employers covering a range of unfair labor practices described in Section 8 of the Act . Each charge is investigated by Board agents who gather evidence and may take affidavits from parties and witnesses.
Each charge is investigated by Board agents who gather evidence and may take affidavits from parties and witnesses. Their findings are evaluated by the Regional Director, and in certain novel or significant cases, reviewed by NLRB attorneys at the Division of Advice in Washington DC.
Is it illegal for an employer to retaliate against an NLRB charge?
Board attorneys help gather and prepare materials, and keep the parties apprised of case developments. It is illegal for an employer or union to retaliate against employees for filing charges or participating in NLRB investigations or proceedings. Under its statute, the NLRB cannot assess penalties.