NLRB judge rules Utah cannabis firm The Flower Shop unlawfully fired workers over union activity
Key points
- Administrative law judge found discrimination and unlawful firing
- Case involves an unsuccessful organizing campaign
- The company is separately challenging NLRB authority in federal court
NLRB Administrative Law Judge Geoffrey Carter ruled Monday that Utah medical cannabis company True North of Utah, doing business as The Flower Shop, discriminated against and fired workers for protected activity during an unsuccessful organizing campaign. The company is separately challenging the NLRB's authority in federal court.
What employers should do
- Review whether firing decisions during organizing campaigns have a documented lawful basis
- Keep records for employees engaged in protected activity
Policy details
- Jurisdiction
- United States (NLRB)
- Status
- Enforcement action
- Effective date
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- Official source
- Official source pending
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