On April 14, 2015 the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) adopted new procedures pertaining to the election and certification of labor unions. Under the “old” rules, Employers were able to stay off union organization for months, which allowed them time to communicate with their employees. Under the new procedures, an election for a labor union […]
A & B Foundry & Machining LLC received a proposed fine of $170,107 for 33 health and safety violations issued during an inspection at the Franklin, Ohio facility. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration initiated the inspection under its national emphasis program targeting the primary metals industry. Among the violations found were four repeat violations […]
Enercon Services Inc. has been ordered to pay $261,152 in back wages, compensatory damages and interest, plus attorney’s fees, to a senior engineer following an investigation by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. OSHA staff in Kansas City, Mo., found that the company violated the whistle-blower provisions of the Energy Reorganization Act and wrongfully terminated […]
