COURSE DESCRIPTION: If you never thought your workers would organize a union, think again. In the near future, Congress may pass the Employee Free Choice Act (EFCA), which will make it much easier for employees to unionize. It could happen, and it would mean you’d face the triple threat of: higher wage and benefits costs, stifling bureaucracy and a far less flexible workforce.
The Employee Free Choice Act threatens to strip employees of their right to a secret ballot when deciding on union representation. Employers would have to radically alter their responses to unionization, and employees will be subject to open pressures from the unions and their pro-union peers. The new law would transform the union “campaign,” or render it obsolete.
Employment law attorney Matthew Gilley will detail what compliance with EFCA will require and what penalties companies will face for non-compliance. Key questions answered include:
- What exactly does the law say, and what are the implications for companies that are currently unionized and those that are not
- Why EFCA’s elimination of secret ballots changes the rules of the game and how it alters U.S. labor law
- Important steps you can take to make it less likely that your workers will choose to organize a union and how to combat unionization in general
- What to do – and what NOT to do – if your workers announce they want to organize. In other words, what might constitute interference, intimidation or harassment?
- How the proposed EFCA will take away your ability to effectively bargain for pro-employer issues once a union is recognized
- How unionized companies can avoid penalties under EFCA
- What you can do to prepare for the EFCA
ABOUT THE SPEAKER: Don Lee represents management in labor law matters with a focus on collective bargaining, union organizing campaigns, arbitrations, union avoidance training, and defending claims of unfair labor practices. He has appeared before the National Labor Relations Board and the National Mediation Board on behalf of employers. Don is frequently asked to train supervisors and managers on effective union avoidance techniques. Don also focuses his practice on employment litigation representing management, and represents management before courts, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the Department of Labor. He also counsels employers, and drafts a variety of employment documents.
Don is a member of the Atlanta Bar Association, the State Bar of Georgia and the Bar of the District of Columbia. He has authored numerous articles in hospitality trade publications. During law school, Don was a member of Moot Court, Trial Bar and received the CALI Award for Academic Excellence. Prior to entering law school, Don worked five years in banking as a commercial loan officer and investment representative.
 HRCI CERTIFICATION: This program has been approved for 1.0 recertification credit hours toward PHR and SPHR recertification through the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI). For more information about certification or recertification, please visit the HRCI homepage.
 MONEY-BACK GUARANTEE: We're so confident you'll get what you want out of this conference that we'll refund your full fee if you’re not satisfied. It's risk-free.
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