unfair labor practice

unfair labor practice definition - business

unfair labor practice

Action by an employer or union that violates terms of the National Labor Relations Act or other federal or state legislation. For example, employers are prohibited from discriminating against employees who engage in union activities, and unions are prohibited from refusing to bargain with the employer of the employees it represents. See also National Labor Relations Board.

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