Daniel J. Sobol of Sobol & Sobol PC to Speak at KCs NLRBs Ambush Election Rules webcast.
Summary
We are experienced in counseling employers during major corporate changes, such as mergers, acquisitions, shutdowns or relocations, in an effort to limit withdrawal liability from multi-employer pension funds, and in dealing with successorship obligations.Other changes include disputes over voter eligibility and bargaining unit inclusion or exclusion will be delayed until after an election, and pre-election hearings must start eight days after the date petition filing.We routinely defend clients against unfair labor practice charges before the National Labor Relations Board and state agencies, and arbitrate grievances under existing collective bargaining agreements.We are experienced in counseling employers during major corporate changes, such as mergers, acquisitions, shutdowns or relocations, in an effort to limit withdrawal liability from multi-employer pension funds, and in dealing with successorship obligations.We also represent clients in various other employment law matters.Event Synopsis:In December 2014, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) implemented a final rule amending the agency’s representation-case procedures.Other changes include disputes over voter eligibility and bargaining unit inclusion or exclusion will be delayed until after an election, and pre-election hearings must start eight days after the date petition filing.Union officials understandably favor the new rule since less that 7% of the US private sector work force is unionized.Companies need to plan carefully to address the new rules and plan for compliance and mitigation of litigation risks.Agenda:NRLB Ambush Election RulesExpedited Union Elections (10-21 Days)Voter Eligibility Issues DeferredExpedited Hearings and NLRB Position StatementsLists of Employees for the UnionCountering Ambush ElectionsAbout The Knowledge Group, LLC/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast SeriesThe Knowledge Congress was established with the mission to produce unbiased, objective, and educational live webinars that examine industry trends and regulatory changes from a variety of different perspectives.