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NLRB Pulls Out Big Guns for Fire Protection Firm’s Violations

The National Labor Relations Board upheld a ruling against an Illinois fire protection firm while adding several enhanced remedies aimed at fixing the harm caused by the company’s slew of serious unfair labor practices.

Capital One Ex-Manager Says Forced Ranking, Bias Led to Firing

A Black former manager sued Capital One Financial Corp., alleging race and age discrimination were at play when he and other employees were terminated following the company’s implementation of a “forced ranking” performance review method.

Colorado Joins States Favoring AI Disclosure Over Audit Mandates

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Case: Labor Relations/Unfair Labor Practices (N.L.R.B.)

The National Labor Relations Board affirmed a finding that Atlantic American Fire Protection Co. committed multiple unfair labor practices in the run-up to, and immediately following, its workers voting to unionize, in violation of the National Labor Relations Act. Atlantic American Fire Protection Company, Inc., 374 N.L.R.B. 114, N.L.R.B., X8G0OLD8000000, 5/21/26

Case: Labor Arbitration/Discipline (Arb.)

Cleveland Clinic Lutheran Hospital didn’t have just cause to issue the grievant a final written warning for testing positive for marijuana metabolite, Arbitrator Amy L. Sergent ruled. Cleveland Clinic Lutheran Hospital , 2025 BNA LA 324, Arb., FMCS Case No.: 240822-09262, A. Sergent, 5/22/25

Case: Disability Discrimination/Failure to Accommodate (D. Md.)

A Maryland federal district court denied summary judgment on ADA disability and accommodation claims and wage discussion retaliation claims by an upholster with neck and shoulder injuries, finding factual disputes about his disability status and employer’s wage secrecy instructions. Robinson v. Delmarva Auto Glass, Inc., 2026 BL 186254, D. Md., GLR-25-265, 5/20/26

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