Judge rules that Baton Rouge Walmart violated labor laws, must tell workers
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — An administrative law judge ruled against Walmart after being accused of violating the National Labor Relations Act.
According to court documents, a Walmart location in Baton Rouge is accused of prohibiting an employee, Peter Naughton, from discussing disciplines with another employee. Naughton filed complaints on Aug. 24, 2023, and Sept. 6, 2023.
Court documents show Roderick Tucker and Christian Kador were Walmart supervisors at the time. Naughton reported to Tucker.
On Jan. 14, 2022, Naughton was called into a meeting with Tucker and Kador. Tucker gave Naughton written disciplinary action after he reportedly walked away from the cash register with the drawer on top of the register. Tucker requested that Naughton sign the written disciplinary form but he refused.
Also during the meeting, Tucker reportedly told Naughton he was not allowed to tell anyone about the meeting as it was against company policy and he could face more disciplinary action or termination.
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Judge Donna Dawson ordered a cease and desist for Walmart from unlawful activities. She required that Walmart post a notice of employee rights at the Baton Rouge store for 60 days and for Walmart to send the notice to all current and former employees from Jan. 14, 2022.
Walmart can appeal the order to the National Labor Relations Board. If they don’t, the order stands.
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