Narrative Opinion Summary
In a case adjudicated by the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) petitioned against Centra, Inc., Central Transport, Inc., and Central Cartage Company. The court enforced a prior NLRB decision and order from January 17, 1992, and subsequently, a supplemental Board order dated April 21, 1995, following a stipulation between the parties. The core legal issue involved the respondents' obligation under the National Labor Relations Act to compensate employees for lost wages due to prior discriminatory practices. The court mandated that these payments be completed by May 5, 1995, with provisions for immediate full balance due and interest accrual should the respondents default. The judicial order specified backpay and interest amounts for each affected employee, detailing the financial commitments required from the respondents. This decision underscores the enforcement power of NLRB orders and the financial repercussions of non-compliance in labor disputes.
Legal Issues Addressed
Compensation for Discriminatory Practicessubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The respondents were ordered to compensate employees for lost wages due to discriminatory practices, with specific deadlines for payment.
Reasoning: The court ordered the respondents to take affirmative actions to comply with the National Labor Relations Act. Specifically, they must compensate certain employees for lost wages due to discriminatory practices, with payments to be made by May 5, 1995.
Enforcement of NLRB Orderssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The court enforced the supplemental order of the NLRB, requiring the respondents to comply with specified actions under the National Labor Relations Act.
Reasoning: Following a stipulation from the parties dated April 6, 1995, the court agreed to enforce a supplemental Board order from April 21, 1995.
Interest on Unpaid Balancessubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: Interest on unpaid balances is to accrue from the date of default, calculated according to a specified formula, if the respondents fail to make timely payments.
Reasoning: Interest on any unpaid balance will accrue from the date of default, calculated according to a specified formula.