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

The National Labor Relations Board upheld a decision that Nitro Construction had violated the National Labor Relations Act by laying off two construction workers because they engaged in protected, concerted activities related to workplace health and safety concerns, and wage payments. The board affirmed the finding of the administrative law judge that the timing of the layoffs of the two workers so shortly after they had engaged in protected activities was indicative of the employer’s animus, and that it’s proffered reason for the layoffs of cost-savings was pretextual. The board also upheld the ALJ’s finding that other charges related to ...