Unfair Labor Practices LPNs Must Avoid: Union Rights, Discrimination, Surveillance, and Retaliation

Prohibited Actions for LPNs in Supervisory Roles

1. Interfering with Union Activity

• Threatening/coercing employees regarding union membership
• Discriminating based on union activity
• Refusing good-faith bargaining

2. Discriminating Against Employees

• Hiring/firing/harassing based on protected characteristics (race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, etc.)

3. Spying on Employees

• Monitoring conversations/emails
• Physical surveillance
• Hidden cameras/recording devices

4. Retaliating Against Legal Rights Exercise

• Firing/demoting/refusing promotion for filing complaints or lawsuits

LPNs in leadership must uphold labor laws and foster a fair workplace.