Striking and Locked Out Workers Healthcare Protection Act
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Overview
This bill, the Striking and Locked Out Workers Healthcare Protection Act, amends the National Labor Relations Act to prevent employers from changing an employee’s health insurance coverage while the employer is locked out or the employee is participating in a lawful strike. It specifically prohibits employers from terminating or altering health plan coverage during these periods. The bill also increases penalties for employers who violate these protections, particularly if the violation leads to employee discharge or significant economic harm.
Key provisions
- Prohibits employers from altering or terminating health coverage during lockouts or lawful strikes.
- Amends Section 8(a) of the National Labor Relations Act to specifically address lockouts and strikes regarding health coverage.
- Defines ‘group health plan’ using the definition from the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974.
- Increases civil penalties for employers who engage in unfair labor practices related to health coverage during lockouts or strikes.
- Allows for penalties to be doubled if the violation coincides with employee discharge or causes significant economic harm.
- Establishes potential liability for directors and officers of employers who directed or knowingly allowed violations.
- Requires the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) to consider factors like the severity of the violation, employer size, and prior violations when determining penalties.
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