Nevada Service Employees Union/SEIU Local 1107 v. Orr

**Union and Employee Win Case Against Hospital Over Unfair Firing Process** This case involved a dispute between the Nevada Service Employees Union and University Medical Center (UMC) over how the hospital handled an employee's termination. The employee was supposed to receive a pre-termination hearing as guaranteed by their union contract, but UMC failed to follow the proper procedures. The hospital didn't get the required union signature and didn't conduct the hearing as outlined in their collective bargaining agreement. The Nevada appellate court ruled in favor of the union and employee, finding that UMC deliberately interfered with the worker's contractual rights. The court determined this was both a breach of contract and retaliation against the employee. However, the court's remedy was mixed - they upheld the employee's right to attorney fees and restoration to their previous employment status, but overturned awards for back pay and benefits, saying those went beyond what the agency had authority to grant. This case matters for unionized workers because it reinforces that employers must follow the disciplinary procedures outlined in union contracts. When employers skip required steps like pre-termination hearings, courts will hold them accountable and may order reinstatement and legal fees.