In a recent decision, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) ruled that a fire sprinkler installation company had violated federal labor laws through unlawful terminations and other anti-union conduct but avoided directly addressing the larger issue of worker misclassification.
The case centered around the unlawful firing of two employees, William Hincks and Darrius Price, who were engaged in union-related activities.
Atomic Fire Protection, a fire sprinkler installation company based in Illinois, found itself under scrutiny after allegations emerged regarding unfair labor practices. The company faced accusations of interrogating employees about their union affiliations and firing them due to union support. Both Hincks and Price were fired after discussing unionization with their coworkers, violating Section 8(a)(1) and (3) of the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), which protects workers’ rights to organize without fear of retaliation.
The NLRB’s decision supported the findings of Administrative Law Judge Sarah Karpinen, who concluded that Atomic Fire had engaged in coercive interrogations and illegal dismissals. The Board affirmed the judge’s decision that the company’s actions, such as questioning employees about union activities during the hiring process and aggressively confronting them later about their union affiliations, were in direct violation of the NLRA.
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