Labor Relations

Help your managers foster a positive work environment and avoid potential labor disputes.

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    Course Description

    Traliant’s Labor Relations training is a 20-minute interactive course that helps familiarize managers with labor unions, the reasons employees may unionize and their rights under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA). Through realistic workplace scenarios, supervisors will learn their responsibilities in navigating potential unionization efforts.

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    Labor Relations

    The course covers these topics and more:

    • What is a labor union?
    • Why do employees unionize?
    • Employees rights under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA)
    • Prohibited interference with employee rights
    • Union recognition under NLRA
    • Impact of unions on operations and managers
    • Recognizing and reporting signs of potential union activity
    • What to do if you have questions or concerns about potential union activity

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    Traliant's in-hour legal expertise ensures training is accurate and kept up-to-date with any regulatory changes.

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    Tailor courses to include your logo, relevant policies, workplace images, and more. Traliant can even customize the course with scenarios that take place in your own workplace environment.

    Translations

    Training is available in English, Spanish and is supported in over 100 languages.

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    Uniquely qualified in-house compliance team

    Our exceptional in-house Compliance Advisory Team is led by Michael Johnson, Chief Strategy Officer and former U.S. Department of Justice attorney who has provided training and guidance to organizations like the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Google, the United Nations, and the World Bank.

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    Keeping you compliant, effortlessly

    Keeping up with the complex web of employment laws — especially if your workforce spans multiple states — can be tricky. That’s why we offer a streamlined training solution that ensures you stay compliant with federal, state, and local regulations, so you can focus on what matters most: your team.

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    Simplifying your policies and handbooks

    Crafting an employee handbook that meets legal standards can be daunting. Let us ease the burden. We help you navigate regulatory changes to ensure your policies and handbooks not only comply with the law but also reflect industry best practices.

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    What to consider when choosing the most effective Labor Relations training

    Labor relations training is designed to help managers understand the complexities of labor relations, including the rights of employees under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) and the potential for unionization. This training is crucial for organizations because it helps to:
    • Prevent potential conflicts: Understanding labor laws and employee rights can help managers proactively address employee concerns and avoid potential labor disputes.
    • Promote a positive and productive work environment: Training helps to create a workplace where employees feel respected and valued, leading to greater job satisfaction and productivity.
    • Strengthen your organization's ability to manage unionization efforts: If a union is formed, training equips managers with the knowledge and skills to effectively navigate the collective bargaining process.

    Labor relations training is essential for all organizations, especially those that operate in industries where unionization is common or where there are signs of potential union activity. Training helps to:
    • Empower managers: Training provides managers with the knowledge and skills to handle labor relations issues effectively and to avoid potential legal pitfalls.
    • Enhance your organization's approach to managing labor relations: Training helps to create a more consistent, proactive, and compliant approach to managing labor relations.
    • Foster a positive and collaborative work environment: Training promotes a workplace where employees feel valued and respected and where management is prepared to address employee concerns.

    A labor union is an organization that represents workers in a particular industry or occupation. Unions advocate for their members' rights and interests, including wages, benefits, working conditions, and job security.

    Employees may choose to unionize for a variety of reasons, including:
    • To improve working conditions: Unions can negotiate with employers to improve wages, benefits, and working conditions.
    • To gain more job security: Unions can help to protect jobs from layoffs and to ensure fair treatment during layoffs.
    • To have a greater voice in the workplace: Unions can provide employees with a greater voice in decision-making and give them a way to collectively address workplace concerns.

    The NLRA protects the rights of employees to:
    • Form, join, or assist labor organizations:
    • Bargain collectively with their employers:
    • Engage in other protected concerted activities: Activities taken by employees to improve their working conditions.
    • Refrain from any and all of the above activities:

    Managers should be aware of the NLRA and other labor laws, and they should seek legal counsel if they have any concerns about potential union activity. Here are some additional steps they can take: Communicate with employees: Listen to employees' concerns and address their issues proactively. Review company policies: Ensure that company policies comply with labor laws and that they are clearly communicated to employees. Avoid interfering with employees' rights: Do not try to discourage employees from organizing or joining a union.

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