First Alert Medical Response Case Study From a manager’s perspective, the moment that Nelson posted comments on her Facebook page that both criticized her manager and demonstrated prejudice against psychiatric patients, she opened herself up to disciplinary action. After all, First Alert’s Employee Handbook …show more content…
Therefore, this author recommends that they voluntarily settle the union’s charges prior to a formal NLRB hearing and any subsequent legal appeals. Yes, Nelson’s comments demonstrate prejudice against psychiatric patients, represent an indefensible negative attitude towards First Alert clientele, and violate the company’s social media policy, but still, the company acted unfairly when they did not allow Nelson to meet with a union representative during an potentially disciplinary investigation. In that light, the case possesses multiple facets and First Alert risks losing in a NLRB