Alex Can you get fired for signing a petition?
It can be scary to support a coworker’s petition, but that is often the only way employees can win change at work. Furthermore, firing an employee who is covered by the NLRA for signing a Coworker.org petition to improve conditions at work is illegal.
What to do if an employee starts a petition?
That means you’ll have to acknowledge the petition and talk to your manager about it, possibly sharing with her why you believe the employee who started the petition wants you to be terminated. An employee who starts a petition to rally against a supervisor or manager might be looking for an opportunity to be heard.
Do you have to talk to your manager about petition?
You can’t ignore it, but you can seek reassurance from your manager that your job isn’t on the line because a petition is circulating among the workforce. That means you’ll have to acknowledge the petition and talk to your manager about it, possibly sharing with her why you believe the employee who started the petition wants you to be terminated.
What to do if an employee is circulating a petition for your dismissal?
Learning that one of your employees is circulating a petition for your dismissal might anger you or cause you to consider retaliation against her. Avoid letting your emotions dictate how you treat the employee and don’t engage in any kind of retaliation or you might very well get fired.
When does an employer have to recognize a union?
Workers or a union may request an election if at least 30% of workers have signed authorization cards (i.e., cards authorizing a union to represent them). The NLRA does not require secret ballot elections. An employer may voluntarily recognize a union if a majority of workers have signed authorization cards.
That means you’ll have to acknowledge the petition and talk to your manager about it, possibly sharing with her why you believe the employee who started the petition wants you to be terminated. An employee who starts a petition to rally against a supervisor or manager might be looking for an opportunity to be heard.
You can’t ignore it, but you can seek reassurance from your manager that your job isn’t on the line because a petition is circulating among the workforce. That means you’ll have to acknowledge the petition and talk to your manager about it, possibly sharing with her why you believe the employee who started the petition wants you to be terminated.
Learning that one of your employees is circulating a petition for your dismissal might anger you or cause you to consider retaliation against her. Avoid letting your emotions dictate how you treat the employee and don’t engage in any kind of retaliation or you might very well get fired.
How to file a petition for alien workers?
Review the information below to determine which petition should be filed on your behalf. Below is the list of Form I-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Workers, categories and their criteria: