Calabrese v. Tendercare of Michigan, Inc.

Plaintiff alleged that defendants wrongfully terminated her employment because she refused to fire employees for engaging in unionizing activities. Defendants appeal by leave granted the trial court’s partial denial of their motion for summary disposition, arguing that the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA)1 preempts plaintiffs claims and, therefore, the trial court lacks subject-matter jurisdiction. We reverse.

*2581. BASIC FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

Plaintiff was hired as an administrator at Wayne Total Living Center (WTLC), a nursing home facility operated by defendant Tendercare of Michigan,…