This is the last post in a four-part series discussing labor and employment law issues that should be considered when a company decides to buy another company. The previous post discussed issues that can arise when a union company acquires a nonunion business. This post will address employment law considerations that should be discussed in
Business Acquisitions: Five Important Questions to Consider When a Union Company Buys a Non-Union Business
This is the third post in a four-part series discussing labor and employment law issues that should be considered when a company decides to buy another business. My last post addressed withdrawal liability when a company acquires the assets of a business which contributes to a multiemployer pension plan pursuant to a collective bargaining agreement.
Pension Plan Withdrawal Liability in a Business Acquisition
This post, written in partnership with Mary Komornicka, is the second post in a four-part series discussing labor and employment law issues that should be considered when a company decides to buy another business. The last post discussed a buyer’s acquisition of a union business.
Withdrawal Liability
Whether an acquisition transaction involves the purchase
Re-Opening A Business the Right Way: Tips to Avoid Pitfalls
Dan Ballintine and Phyllis Karasov discuss the matters employers need to consider when re-opening businesses after the Covid-19 shutdowns. Recalling only some employees, screening employees before they enter the workplace and dealing with employees who refuse to return to work are among the issues discussed.
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Buying a Union Business?
This is the first post in a four-part series discussing labor and employment law issues that should be considered when a company decides to buy another business. The series will discuss transactions where the buyer is a union business and transactions when the seller is a union business. This first article focuses on the acquisition
Understanding Employment Developments During COVID-19
Are you struggling to stay on top of the latest labor and employment legislation surrounding COVID-19? Questions about unemployment, health, or retirement benefits available under the Families First Coronavirus Relief Act (“FFCRA”) and the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act? Given the rapidly changing nature of our times, our Labor and Employment practice
Is Your Construction Site Following OSHA’s COVID-19 Guidelines?
As the agency responsible for enforcing workplace safety, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) has issued two pronouncements concerning COVID-19 and the workplace.
COVID-19 Guidance for the Construction Workforce
On April 21, 2020, OSHA published Guidance for the Construction Workforce which consists of tips to help reduce the risk of exposure to coronavirus in
What the Paycheck Protection Program Offers Nonprofit Organizations and Small Businesses
The Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”) provides important public funding to small businesses. The following are some of the highlights of the Paycheck Protection Program (the “Program”) which is part of the CARES Act. This Program is an expansion of the Small Business Administration (“SBA”) 7(a) loan program. The available
The New Reality – Employees Working From Home
In light of the coronavirus, the majority of employers are allowing, if not mandating, that employees work from home (WFH). What should employers be thinking about when arranging for employees to telecommute?
- Determine which positions lend themselves to WFH. Obviously, some positions require face to face interaction or production with hands-on work, such as manufacturing.
Coronavirus Guidance For Employers
Updated 3/16/2020
An employer’s response to the coronavirus pandemic can change from day-to-day, depending on guidance and recommendations issued by the CDC, state departments of health, OSHA and the World Health Organization.
The questions employers are asking are changing depending on the day, as are the answers!
Can employers question their employees about their recent