Boch Imports, Inc. v. National Labor Relations Board

In this case, a newly certified union alleged that some of Boch’s 2010 workplace policies were too broad, such that employees might believe their labor rights were restrained. Boch began discussions with the union over possible revisions to the policies, but, within the year, employees filed a petition to decertify the union. Boch turned discussions to the Board’s regional office to ensure that its policies complied with federal law. Before discussions were complete, the Board issued a formal complaint based on the union’s charge. Nonetheless, Boch continued to work hand-in-hand with the…