Your Handbook is Probably Illegal and Other Impacts of a New Labor Board and a Revitalized Labor Movement
The Labor Board has utilized its decision and rule-making authority to expand its reach and the definition of “protected concerted activity” to many different areas including handbooks, employer investigations, policies and procedures. In addition, previously blocked Board rules and decisions designed to “update” the NLRB election process and assist unions in organizing new members will be implemented very soon. Ultimately, you must consider and adopt an entirely new labor relations strategy to guide your organizations and prepare for this completely new challenge.
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.