Management Programs

Whether you are involved in the collective bargaining process, the administration of a contract, or a representation election, it is necessary to understand the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) and its practical impact on your workplace. This workshop covers:

• The basic concepts of the NLRA
• Negotiation obligations and parameters
• An overview of the representation election process
• A legal framework for developing practical and effective solutions for handling labor problems

Key Topics

• Legal rights and limitations for companies and unions
• Identifying and avoiding "unfair labor practices"
• The legality of employee participation and self-directed work teams
• Employee activities that are protected by law
• The "duty to bargain"
• An employer's bargaining obligations
• Parameters for communicating with employees
• The obligation to provide information
• Representation cases
• The election process and how it works
• Establishing the appropriate bargaining unit
• The employer's rights and obligations during a union organizing campaign
• The legal and practical issues during union elections
• Latest developments under the NLRA
• Labor law implications of sales, acquisitions, and mergers

Who Will Benefit

Labor relations, human resource, and operations professionals as well as attorneys who need a detailed overview of the National Labor Relations Act

Instructors

Jason M. Branciforte, Peter B. Hoffman, Andrew P. Marks, Bruce R. Millman, Joe Randazzo