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Poly-America, Inc. v. National Labor Relations Board

5th CircuitAugust 9, 2001No. 00-60013Cited 30 times
Mixed ResultPoly-America, Inc.
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Case Details

Judge(s)
Barksdale, Garza, Benavides
Status — whether other courts must follow this ruling
Published
Procedural Posture — the stage the case had reached
appeal

Related Laws

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Claim Types

RetaliationDiscriminationWrongful TerminationHostile Work Environment

Outcome

The Fifth Circuit partially reversed the NLRB's order, finding insufficient evidence for reinstatement and backpay of Jason Snow and certain unfair labor practice findings, but affirmed the Board's determinations regarding anti-solicitation rules, threats, interrogation, videotaping, and discharge/suspension of union-active employees including the 19 striking workers.

What This Ruling Means

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