Supreme Court Takes Up Business Cases

The Supreme Court last week agreed to take up two Chamber-supported challenges that could have far reaching implications for the business community.

 

The first is a review of a case involving a California law that prohibits employers from using money they get from the state on anti-union activities. The Chamber argues that the state law interferes with employers' statutory right under the National Labor Relations Act to communicate freely with employees concerning the pros and cons of union organizing.

 

In the second case, the Supreme Court has begun hearing oral arguments on whether an employee can sue his employer for mishandling a 401(k) account. The Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), which regulates 401(k) accounts, does not allow individuals or single accounts to seek damages. The Chamber has filed an amicus brief in the case, arguing that expanding damages to individuals would encourage more lawsuits against businesses offering retirement benefits.

 

Read more about the National Chamber Litigation Center's efforts to protect business.