Asked by Christian Broussard on Jun 26, 2024

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The National Labor Relations Board lacks jurisdiction over ________.

A) employees covered by the Railway Labor Act
B) independent contractors
C) agricultural workers
D) independent contractors and agricultural employees,but has jurisdiction over employees covered by the Railway Labor Act
E) employees covered by the Railway Labor Act,independent contractors,and agricultural workers

Railway Labor Act

A U.S. federal law that governs labor relations in the railroad and airline industries, primarily focusing on dispute resolution.

Independent Contractors

Individuals or businesses that provide services to another entity under terms specified in a contract or within a verbal agreement, not as employees.

Agricultural Workers

Individuals employed in the sector of agriculture, performing labor related to cultivating soil, planting, harvesting, and raising livestock.

  • Recognize the fundamental regulations that control the internal functions of labor unions and their authority.
  • Understand the jurisdiction and the role of the National Labor Relations Board.
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Zybrea KnightJul 03, 2024
Final Answer :
E
Explanation :
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB)has jurisdiction over all employees except those who work in federal,state,and local government and those covered by the Railway Labor Act (employees in the transportation industry); independent contractors; agricultural workers; household domestics; persons employed by a spouse or parent; and supervisors,managerial employees,and confidential employees.