What is an unfair labor practice?

An unfair labor practice is any action that violates the rights of employees, employers, or labor unions under the laws governing labor relations in North Carolina. This includes issues such as the employer refusing to negotiate with a workers’ union, unfair wages, discrimination, and denying an employee his or her rights under the law. Employers may also be committing an unfair labor practice if they threaten, coerce, or interfere with workers in the exercise of their rights or the rights of their unions. Unfair labor practices may also occur when employers do not comply with the National Labor Relations Act, which ensures that workers and employers are given certain rights and protections when they engage in collective bargaining. An example of an unfair labor practice would be if an employer refused to negotiate or refused to recognize and bargain with a union that had been lawfully formed by the workers. Unfair labor practices can be pursued in court in North Carolina. This can involve the filing of a charge with the National Labor Relations Board or a filing in state or federal court. In some cases, an employer may need to pay back lost wages, overtime pay, benefits, or compensatory damages as a result of an unfair labor practice. Additionally, an employer may be required to pay fines when found guilty of an unfair labor practice.

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