Key 2018-19 NLRB Rulings and Reversals Impacting Non-Union and Union Employers
Union Access to Facilities, Independent Contractors, and Other Developments
Recording of a 90-minute CLE webinar with Q&A
This CLE webinar will provide labor and employment counsel with a review of the latest rulings and the enforcement initiatives from the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). The panel will discuss the impact of the NLRB's decisions and strategies for employers--both non-union and union--to comply with National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) obligations.
Outline
- Recent NLRB decisions and enforcement activity
- Best practices for union and non-union employers
- Anticipated NLRB action
Benefits
The panel will review these and other noteworthy issues:
- What legal matters did the NLRB's 2018-19 rulings address?
- What freedom do employers now have to restructure their business and commercial relationships?
- What questions remain for union and non-union employers following the NLRB's 2018-19 decisions?
- What steps should non-union and union employers take to ensure compliance with NLRA requirements in the future?
Faculty

Douglas Darch
Partner
Baker & McKenzie
Mr. Darch represents and counsels client in the areas of Labor and Employment law. His experience includes... | Read More
Mr. Darch represents and counsels client in the areas of Labor and Employment law. His experience includes representation in such matters as Title VII, sexual harassment, ADEA, ADA, employment-at-will, retaliatory discharge, race and national origin discrimination, FMLA, wage and hour, veterans status, COBRA, ERISA, state common law claims, and executive employment agreements.
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John S. Ferrer
Of Counsel
Ogletree Deakins Nash Smoak & Stewart
Mr. Ferrer counsels employers in a broad range of labor and employment matters. His practice focuses on traditional... | Read More
Mr. Ferrer counsels employers in a broad range of labor and employment matters. His practice focuses on traditional labor law, including all matters arising under the NLRA, labor arbitrations, collective bargaining and union organizing campaigns. He also regularly counsels clients regarding the labor and employment aspects of corporate transactions. He successfully handles numerous unfair labor practice and representation cases before the NLRB and in federal courts. He began his career with the NLRB and presents on speaker panels regarding significant NLRB decisions.
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Jason W. Kearnaghan
Partner
Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton
Mr. Kearnaghan represents employers in state and federal courts with respect to all facets of employment law including... | Read More
Mr. Kearnaghan represents employers in state and federal courts with respect to all facets of employment law including wrongful discharge, employment discrimination, retaliation, sexual harassment, and hostile work environment. A significant portion of his practice is devoted to the defense of complex wage and hour class action litigation. He has experience representing employers in union negotiations, organizing campaigns, elections, union grievance proceedings and unfair labor proceedings. He also represents clients before state and federal administrative agencies.
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