7 Days of Pro-Employer Labor Law Reforms Proposed by Senate GOP – Day 2: Fairness in Filing Act

April 17, 2026 /

7 Days of Pro-Employer Labor Law Reforms Proposed by Senate GOP – Day 2: Fairness in Filing Act

Targets frivolous ULP filings and increases transparency

Key Changes:

* ULP charges must include supporting documentation or a certification explaining its absence.

* Requires pre-hearing discovery for charged parties—unlike today’s limited Board procedures.

* Creates penalties up to $5,000 for bad-faith or repeated frivolous filings.
Expected Effects:

Expected Effects: Fewer bare-bones charges, stronger early challenges, and reduced case backlogs.