National Labor Relations Board v. Courtyard Manor of Livonia

**What Happened** Three employees at Courtyard Manor of Livonia, a nursing home, were fired after they engaged in union activities. The workers had been trying to organize or support a union at their workplace. The National Labor Relations Board investigated and determined that the nursing home illegally fired these employees specifically because of their union involvement, which violates federal labor law. **What the Court Decided** The court sided with the National Labor Relations Board and ordered Courtyard Manor to take several corrective actions. The nursing home must rehire all three fired employees, pay them back wages with interest for the time they were wrongfully unemployed, and implement measures to prevent future violations of workers' rights. **Why This Matters for Workers** This ruling reinforces that employers cannot fire workers for union activities. Federal law protects employees' right to organize, join unions, or support workplace organizing efforts. When employers retaliate against workers for these protected activities, they face serious consequences including having to rehire workers and pay substantial back wages. Workers who believe they've been fired for union activities can file complaints with the National Labor Relations Board for protection.