loader
Page is loading...
Print Logo Logo
generic_insight_detail

NLRB Issues Updated Bench Book for ALJs


The NLRB recently issued an updated “Bench Book” for its administrative law judges (ALJs) to use during NLRB administrative trials. The Bench Book is used as a reference guide by ALJs for evidentiary and procedural issues, and it includes references to NLRB precedent that may affect proceedings.  The last version of the Bench Book was issued in 2010, so the 2015 version has nearly five years of case law updates, as it has case cites through late Summer 2015. The 2015 Bench Book also has reorganized its chapter on “Evidence” to more closely follow the Federal Rules of Evidence, and it contains several new chapters on various subjects, including the Hearing Record and Supplemental or Related Proceedings. The Bench Book is available on the NLRB’s website for anyone interested in seeing it. Accordingly, any employer preparing for a NLRB trial should, at a minimum, review chapters relevant to their proceedings, and likely should print a copy and have it readily available at the proceedings so it can be referenced in the event any unanticipated evidentiary or procedural issues emerge. A link to the NLRB’s press release on the Bench Book as well as the Bench Book itself can be found here.


RELATED ARTICLES

Labor Law Recap: 2022 Was The ‘Year of the Strike’

January 10, 2023 | Labor Relations, Strikes and Picketing

Labor Law Changes To Be Aware Of In The New Year

January 3, 2023 | Labor Relations, National Labor Relations Board

Prices Keep Rising: Labor Board Significantly Expands Remedies Available To Employees

December 14, 2022 | Labor Relations, National Labor Relations Board

Triple Threat: NLRB Facing Staffing Shortages, Increased Workload, and Budgetary Constraints

November 30, 2022 | Labor Relations, National Labor Relations Board

Reversing the Call: NLRB Seeks to Rescind 2020 Rule, Protect Union Status

November 8, 2022 | Labor Relations, National Labor Relations Board

Subscribe

Do you want to receive more valuable insights directly in your inbox? Visit our subscription center and let us know what you're interested in learning more about.

View Subscription Center
RELATED TOPICS
ALJs
Bench Book
NLRB
Trending Connect
We use cookies on this site to enhance your user experience. By clicking any link on this page you are giving your consent for us to use cookies.