Labor Management Relations

NLRB Proceedings

Positive labor relations are of utmost importance to an employer’s business success. When a labor dispute arises, quick and efficient handling of the case is necessary to minimize the disruption of business activity and maintain good employee relations. If an employer is involved in a case before the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), the assistance of legal counsel with a deep knowledge of the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) and its interpretation by the NLRB is critical. Often, a positive outcome in proceedings with the NLRB is dependent upon an understanding of the motivations and past actions of administrative law judges and the Board.

Littler attorneys have deep expertise before the NLRB, and can draw on the significant experience of the many Littler attorneys who began their practice as Board counsel. The Firm’s strong working relationships with Board members and regional personnel benefit clients’ cases.

Every day, Littler handles representation and unfair labor practice matters before the NLRB, including those pertaining to elections, discrimination claims, bargaining, picketing, and secondary boycotts. For employers facing union elections, Littler can help the employer obtain a voting unit in which the employer’s chances of success are maximized, and can provide counsel throughout the election campaign. Where unfair labor practice charges have been filed against the employer, Littler’s labor attorneys can help the employer obtain dismissal or resolution of the charges at the administrative level, and if that is not possible, provide experienced trial and appellate lawyers to handle subsequent litigation before the NLRB and the federal courts. Littler’s labor attorneys also stand ready and able to bring unfair labor practice charges against unions to prevent or end unlawful union activity.