Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) remain a critical part of corporate growth strategy, even among smaller, privately held companies. While acquirers usually devote significant resources to financial, tax and operational diligence, many deals fall apart due to unanticipated employment‐related liabilities. Employment law due diligence is not simply a box to check—it is an essential process that … Read more
On May 22, 2018, I presented a complimentary webinar called “Conducting Your Next Reduction in Force.” For those who couldn’t attend the live webinar, I’m happy to make it available for you to watch at your convenience. Click here to watch the webinar now. In the webinar, I discuss: Selection Procedures Notice Requirements Severance Programs … Read more
State and federal Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Acts require companies to provide notice before taking certain actions to reduce the size of their workforce. For employers conducting reductions in force in New York, the state law will almost always be more restrictive. Thus, complying with New York’s WARN Act will usually also satisfy the federal … Read more