Under the National Labor Relations Act, companies are forbidden from using retaliation or coercion when they attempt to suppress unionization. It is illegal to terminate you, demote you, discipline you or penalize you in any way because you attempted to form, join or...
Employee And Union Rights
Employee And Union Rights
Month: March 2021
There can be 2 sources of benefits for a disabled child over 18
If you have a disabled child who is about to turn 18, you probably have questions about what benefits they can claim. If they are fully disabled from working, they may qualify for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits as an adult with a disability. There is also...
What makes an accommodation ‘unreasonable’?
Employees with a disability have the right to request accommodations that enable them to perform a job's essential functions. Unfortunately, some employers will deny an accommodation, claiming it is not reasonable. To know whether this is a valid defense or not,...
Alabama Amazon unionization push garners nationwide attention
As the 5,800 workers at Amazon’s Bessemer, Alabama, warehouse vote this month on whether to unionize, celebrities and politicians from around the country have weighed in. Over its 25-year history, Amazon has successfully prevented unionization at its U.S. facilities,...