by Shannon C. Johnson
Employee strikes are never a welcome event. Luckily, depending on the nature of a strike and the laws governing them, employers typically receive advance notice of strikes. Strikes are often associated with employees seeking union recognition, increased wages, better benefits and changes in administrative practices.
Employers simply cannot afford to close their doors when a strike occurs. Having a seemlessly executed plan is key to keeping business operations afloat. Employers must make sure they are prepared to handle the shift in their workforce as that is the largest factor to successfully survive a strike without suffering large economic losses. Employers should not wait until a strike is pending to develop a plan. The following steps will assist an employer with developing an in-depth strategic plan for keeping a business in operation during a strike.
In this guide, learn about:
- Step 1: Determine if a strike Is legal or illegal
- Step 2: Meet with management personnel
- Step 3: Notify legal counsel
- Step 4: Notify customers, suppliers and general contractors
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About the author
Shannon C. Johnson
Shannon C. Johnson formerly practiced law in Atlanta, representing clients in civil litigation, criminal law, domestic law, small business and real estate transactions. Ms. Johnson conducts legal research and brief writing for various law firms, writes web content and copy for various legal websites and writes non-legal articles for a variety of magazines and websites.
Ms. Johnson has written instructional content for an HR training company, is the author of The A-Z Guide to Federal Employment Laws for the Business Owner, and served as the legal editor for Tomi Entertainment Magazine. In addition, she has taught legal research and writing at Florida A&M Law School and has taught Music Business Law and Advanced Entertainment Law at the graduate school level.