The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has adopted dramatic new rules and processes for union representation elections scheduled to take effect on April 14, 2015. The NLRB has also changed many of its standards concerning workplace rules, handbooks and policies affecting ALL EMPLOYERS, not only unionized workplaces.
This interactive workshop will address critical headline issues developing from today’s aggressive, union-friendly NLRB and provide innovative techniques and proactive and preventive strategies to prepare and respond to these developments. Specifically, our speakers will explain and offer tactics on:
- New election rules that will bring fast elections in small units, with limited opportunity for employers to present both sides to employees and resolve key questions before a vote
- NLRB’s evolving and expansive definition of joint employers including franchisors and franchisees
- Developing and enforcing handbooks, policies, practices and work rules, including use of email, social media, and protection of confidential information that will withstand the NLRB’s increasing scrutiny
- NLRB’s expanding view of protected concerted activity, including social media, workplace confrontations, class action waivers and other recent NLRB decisions
Agenda:
8:00 a.m. – Registration and Breakfast
8:30 a.m. – NLRB Rulings: What Both Unionized and Non-Union Employers Need to Know
10:30 a.m. – Morning Break
10:45 a.m. – New Union Ambush Election Rules and Other Organizing Threats
12:30 p.m. – Lunch
Please join us for lunch immediately following the program.
Presented by Epstein Becker Green Attorneys:
Donald Krueger
Michael F. McGahan
Kate B. Rhodes
Who Should Attend?
Any Employer with a Union and/or Non-Union Workforce
General Counsel
C-Level Executives
Human Resources Professionals
Business Owners
Managers with Labor Relations and HR Responsibilities
Briefing Registration:
The fee to attend this briefing is $50 for the first person and $25 for each additional person from the same organization. The fee includes breakfast, workshop materials, and lunch. Overnight accommodations can be arranged directly with the hotel.
To register, please click here.
For additional information, please contact Claire Wolfe at cwolfe@ebglaw.com or 202/861-4198.
Please note that this event will also be held in Los Angeles, on May 7, 2015.