Weingarten Rights

Weingarten Rights, established by the Supreme Court in NLRB v. J. Weingarten, Inc., 420 U.S. 251 (1975), guarantee union members the right to union representation during investigatory interviews that could lead to discipline. These rights are not automatically granted; the employee must request representation. If an employee reasonably believes an interview may result in disciplinary action, they can request a union representative be present.