Leslie Smith’s appeal of the dismissal of her NLRB complaint has been denied. According to the NLRB web site a denial letter was issued on November 27, 2018. In May, Smith filed a labor complaint against Zuffa last May citing the company took adverse action against Smith due to her involvement in a protected activity. […]
Leslie Smith NLRB Complaint
Factual misstatements, omissions cited by Smith in dismissal letter as she appeals NLRB decision
MMA Junkie reports that Leslie Smith will file an appeal of her dismissal of her NLRB labor complaint. In a two-page decision dated September 18, 2018, the NLRB cited that after an investigation Smith’s complaint lacks merit. “[t]here is insufficient evidence to establish that the UFC’s failure to renew her contract in April 2018 was […]
NLRB dismisses Leslie Smith’s claims against Zuffa
MMA Junkie’s Steven Marrocco first reported that former UFC fighter Leslie Smith had her NLRB complaint against Zuffa dismissed last week per Smith’s attorney Lucas Middlebrook. Per a report from ESPN’s Brett Okamoto, Middelbrook plans to appeal. Smith filed the charging letter in May of this year based on unfair labor practices against the UFC. […]
NLRB sends Smith case to D.C. for further review
Leslie Smith’s chances with the National Labor Relations Board filing a lawsuit on her behalf against Zuffa may have taken a detour after the Regional board was instructed to send the case to Washington D.C. for review by the Division of Advice. On Friday, Smith’s attorney, Lucas Middlebrook announced that the NLRB Investigation on Zuffa […]
NLRB to file complaint against Zuffa based on evidence submitted by Leslie Smith
Region 4 of the National Labor Relations Board has determined that Leslie Smith’s labor case against the UFC has merit and will be filing a complaint against the UFC unless a settlement is brokered. The lawsuit will indeed include a request by the NLRB for an injunction. According to Smith’s attorney, Lucas Middlebrook, the NLRB […]