What is significance of the ALJ’s broad cease and desist order?
The ALJ’s Order in this case requires CNN to cease and desist “in any other manner, interfering, restraining or coercing employees in the exercise of rights guaranteed them by section 7 of the Act. Such a broad Order is only available when an employer has been found guilty of “widespread and egregious misconduct, demonstrating a flagrant and general disregard for the employees’ fundamental rights”. This means that further violations of the Act by CNN are subject to contempt proceedings initiated by the NLRB. Disclaimer: These responses were prepared on the basis of known facts to the best of our ability. They do not represent any official position of the NLRB. While we consider the responses accurate, we reserve the right to modify any response as new facts or information comes to our attention. 180958_1.
