What a Difference Two Years Makes: The Trump Effect on the NLRB and Employee Relations
After spending his first year erasing the actions of the Obama-era NLRB, President Trump’s board has set its sights on locking in employer-friendly rules for the next decade. The era of a pro-union NLRB is officially over, which has led to increased union organizing and organic, spontaneous employee protests. This session covers key new decisions at the NLRB, the tactics and organizing strategies now being deployed by labor unions, and how employers can respond. It concludes with an interactive discussion of how to develop a comprehensive seven-step program for maintaining effective employee relations and avoiding the challenges that can arise if a workforce is not effectively engaged.
Learning Objectives:
- Learn how the NLRB continues to change rules on union elections, joint employers, and handbooks, policies and practices.
- Review strategies for effective pro-employee labor relations practices.
- Successfully and legally manage union organizing campaigns.
Timothy A. Davis
Tim concentrates his practice exclusively on labor and employment law in the representation of management. Tim is the Managing Partner/Office Head for Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete’s Kansas City and Des Moines offices. Constangy is recognized as a “go to” employment law firm and one of the best law firms in America for employers.
Tim advises and defends clients on all aspects of the employer/employee relationship including advising clients on compliance with various federal and state employment laws, developing and managing handbooks, policies and LOA programs and counseling clients regarding difficult accommodation, discipline and discharge scenarios. Tim has also developed a special focus on managing labor relations, union avoidance and litigating cases before the National Labor Relations Board.
In this capacity, Tim is a nationally recognized labor & employment lawyer. Recent recognitions include:
- A “Top Ranked Labor & Employment Lawyer” by the United States Chamber of Commerce
- “Top Ten Most Influential Employment Lawyers” by Business Today
- Ingram’s “Employment Lawyer of the Year”
- “Best Lawyer” by Ingram’s
- “Top Labor Lawyers in America” by LRI.
Tim is also active in the human resources community as a member of SHRM and is the former President of SHRM-KC.