By Nelson Cary on Posted in Mergers and Acquisitions,NegotiationsHiring the workforce or purchasing the assets of an employer with union-represented employees is a transaction with a lot of labor-related risks. A recent decision from the NLRB provides an example of how it can go wrong for an employer that fails to plan. In so doing, it offers a good contrast to a case discussed… Continue Reading
By Nelson Cary and Liz Cramer on Posted in Mergers and Acquisitions,Negotiations,NLRBAcquiring the assets or hiring the workforce of an employer whose employees are unionized poses an additional layer of complexity for the purchaser. Without prior planning, the purchaser can end up losing its right to set the initial terms and conditions of employment. In a case earlier this year, the NLRB provided a good reminder… Continue Reading
