The NLRA covers all employers involved in interstate commerce, except airlines, railroads, agricultural operations and government entities.
Excluded from coverage under the NLRA are public-sector employees, agricultural and domestic workers, independent contractors, workers employed by a parent or spouse, employees of air and rail carriers covered by the Railway Labor Act, and supervisors (although supervisors that have been discriminated against for ...
Labor relations specialists typically need a bachelor's degree, and they may need experience in a related occupation. To enter the occupation, these specialists typically need a bachelor's degree in labor and industrial relations, human resources, business, or a related field.
Section 188 (1) of the LRA states that a dismissal which is not automatically unfair is still unfair if the employer fails to prove – (a) That the reason for the dismissal is a fair reason – (i) Related to the employee's conduct or capacity; or (ii) Based on the employer's operational requirements; and (iii) That the ...
Section 213 of the Labour Relations Act (LRA) defines a strike and its purpose as a resolution to a grievance or dispute about a matter of mutual interest. There are two types of disputes: A rights dispute and an interest dispute.
The NLRA does not apply to federal, state, or local governments; employers who employ only agricultural workers; and employers subject to the Railway Labor Act (interstate railroads and airlines).
The NLRA generally applies to employers involved in interstate commerce, except airlines, railroads, agriculture, and the federal government. Most private-sector employees are covered by the NLRA, which grants these employees the right to form a union. This includes full-time, part-time, and temporary employees.
The NLRA covers all employers involved in interstate commerce, except airlines, railroads, agricultural operations and government entities. Read about the most recent developments regarding the NLRB's proposed joint-employer rule.