{"id":12057,"date":"2026-05-05T14:59:32","date_gmt":"2026-05-05T19:59:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.brightmine.com\/us\/?post_type=resources&#038;p=12057"},"modified":"2026-10-12T04:57:08","modified_gmt":"2026-10-12T09:57:08","slug":"how-to-prepare-and-continue-business-operations-during-a-strike","status":"publish","type":"resources","link":"https:\/\/www.brightmine.com\/us\/resources\/hr-compliance\/labor-relations\/how-to-prepare-and-continue-business-operations-during-a-strike\/","title":{"rendered":"How to prepare and continue business operations during a strike"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-primary-white-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-f85887e8 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-radius:25px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-929090b5 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-a4641b2f wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">by <strong>Shannon C. Johnson<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-in-this-guide-learn-about\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">In this guide, learn about:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Step 1: Determine if a strike Is legal or illegal<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Step 2: Meet with management personnel<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Step 3: Notify legal counsel<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Step 4: Notify customers, suppliers and general contractors<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-want-to-see-more\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Want to see more?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For full access to <strong>How to prepare and continue business operations during a strike<\/strong>, sign up to a HR and Compliance Center subscription today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"\/us\/quote\/?intcmp=hrcc-migrated-resource|quote|request-a-quote\" style=\"border-radius:25px\">Request a quote<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column lnrs-hide-block-on-mobile is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-left-color:var(--wp--preset--color--secondary-gray);border-left-width:2px;padding-left:10px;flex-basis:30%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained wp-container-2 is-position-sticky\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-bleach-white-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-22a7c014 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-radius:14px;padding-top:10px;padding-right:15px;padding-bottom:15px;padding-left:15px\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get ahead of HR compliance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Navigating today\u2019s complex HR compliance landscape is challenging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Get ahead with Brightmine. 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