Filing a lawsuit against the employer

[dziego]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? California

Hi everyone,

I am a union member and we just ratified our first contract with our employer. We built the case against our employer long before we even started organizing and we are ready to present our case. Can we still file a lawsuit against the company without the help of the union even when there's a union and a contract in place?

I appreciate your response.

[mlane58]

Originally Posted by dziego

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? California

Hi everyone,

I am a union member and we just ratified our first contract with our employer. We built the case against our employer long before we even started organizing and we are ready to present our case. Can we still file a lawsuit against the company without the help of the union even when there's a union and a contract in place?

I appreciate your response.

A lawsuit for what? No one can answer that without any details.

[dziego]

Originally Posted by mlane58

A lawsuit for what? No one can answer that without any details.

Discrimination, cheating on bonuses and incentives, misclassification to name a few.

[mlane58]

I guess you didn't read, details are needed to give any proper advice.

[Zigner]

Of course you can file a lawsuit. Anybody can sue anyone for anything.

[Willlyjo]

you have to first, bring any evidence you have that supports your contentions that your employer cheated on bonuses and discriminated against you to your newly acquired Union Representative in the form of a Grievance. The Union has the power to confront the employer and get results rectifying the situation. If necessary, the Union can file suit on the employees behalf.