Casa Bonita NLRB Case Offers Bargaining Lessons for HR Leaders

An NLRB complaint against a Denver restaurant highlights four collective bargaining obligations employers must follow.

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The National Labor Relations Board issued a complaint on September 29, 2026, alleging Casa Bonita engaged in unfair labor practices during negotiations with Actors' Equity Association, including refusing to bargain in good faith, retaliating against union employees, and withholding bargaining-related information. An NLRB hearing is scheduled for December 7, 2026. The allegations are unproven. Writing for HR Daily Advisor, FordHarrison partner Rob Entin outlines four practical reminders: employers must bargain before changing wages or working conditions; good-faith bargaining requires genuine effort, not agreement; adverse decisions involving union-active employees require documented, consistent rationale; and information requests from unions deserve prompt, good-faith responses.

Source: HR Daily Advisor. Original announcement: October 28, 2026.