S 3116119th CongressIn Committee

Fairness in Filing Act

Introduced: Nov 6, 2025

Sponsor: Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA] (R-Louisiana)

Civil Rights & JusticeLabor & Employment

Standard Summary

Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs

The Fairness in Filing Act amends the National Labor Relations Act to impose stricter requirements for filing unfair labor practice charges, including good faith documentation or certification, evidence inspection rights for accused parties, and penalties for frivolous filings.

Key Points

1Requires charges of unfair labor practices to be filed in good faith with supporting evidence or certification of inability to provide documentation.
2Grants accused parties the right to inspect, copy, and test evidence used in complaints before hearings.
3Imposes fines up to $5,000 for individuals or entities filing bad faith or frivolous charges repeatedly.

Impact Areas

Employers facing labor practice allegationsEmployees and labor unions filing chargesNational Labor Relations Board (NLRB) administrative processesLegal accountability in labor disputes

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