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| Preparation for the Employee Free Choice Act The Unions are pushing for legislation to make it easier to organize unrepresented employees. They want binding card-checks and binding interest arbitration. Even if a watered-down version of EFCA passes (for example, providing for unions to have increased access to your employees, quicker NLRB elections and increased penalties for any employer misconduct), unions are likely to have more tools available to organize your employees. RG Sullivan Consulting is a resource for understanding how the process works today, what changes in the law would mean, and what employers can do to prepare. Organizational Evaluation Are your company and your HR function set up to make the most efficient use of your workforce, and to ensure that HR services are providing a satisfied and fulfilling employment experience? TIPS Training Even if you have no unionized employees, your supervisors and managers need thorough TIPS training. The acronym stands for Threats, Interrogation, Promises and Surveillance, all of which are prohibited by the National Labor Relations Act in the context of employee organizing activities. What you do long before you know about an organizing drive can have serious consequences, including in extreme cases the certification of a union without an election. Day-to-day Consultation and HR mentoring RG Sullivan Consulting can provide the voice of experience in dealing with the most difficult and sensitive discharge or harassment situation, with policy formulation and implementation and more. Seminars and Training From PowerPoint presentations on harassment and e-mail issues, to individual or small group work on virtually any aspect of labor and employee relations, RG Sullivan Consulting can help to build skills and fine-tune your operation. Effective Use of Outside Counsel With a background including both law firm practice and an in-house role involving the management of outside counsel, Bob Sullivan can help you better understand what your outside lawyers are doing and how to make sure you’re getting the maximum value and efficiency. A few hours with RG Sullivan Consulting could save you thousands in time and legal fees. Acquisitions and Divestitures Are you considering acquiring or selling a business, either union or non-union? Bob Sullivan has been through the process many times, from the first stages of due diligence to the assumption of union contracts and the transitioning of employees. |