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Monthly Archives: December 2014

Employer Violates Weingarten by Failing to Allow Active Assistance of a Union Representative

By Ira H. Weinstock, P.C. |

Pursuant to the U.S. Supreme Court case of Weingarten a Union employee called into a meeting with an employer that could reasonably lead to discipline, is entitled to Union representation upon request by the employee and the employer violates Weingarten by failing to allow active assistance of a union representative. In a recent National… Read More »

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Employer Fined For Retaliation Against An Injured Worker

By Ira H. Weinstock, P.C. |

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently ordered an Employer fined for retaliation against an injured worker. OSHA ordered Metro-North Commuter Railroad Co. to pay $250,000 in punitive damages and $10,000 in compensatory damages as a result of their violation of the Federal Railroad Safety Act. See http://www.dol.gov/opa/media/press/osha/OSHA20142176.htm In this case, the employee… Read More »

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Employee Use of Employer Email

By Ira H. Weinstock, P.C. |

Employee Use of Employer Email to Engage in Protected Concerted Activity The convenience of email has altered the way most people communicate, especially in the work place. Employee use of employer email to discuss working conditions can be very common in the workplace.  But what rights do employees have to use employer equipment to… Read More »

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