The United Auto Workers union and others are stepping up their organizing efforts, says Foley & Lardner senior counsel Michael Groebe. On Labor and Employment Law Perspectives, Groebe offers tips to help companies wanting to keep unions away.
First, Groebe says if you are planning to discipline an employee, be sure to be fair, prompt and consistent. Put employees on notice in advance, so they know what conduct will result in discipline and what the consequences of engaging in misconduct will be, he says. In addition, Groebe says companies should promptly investigate and impose the appropriate punishment, ensuring it matches what was done in similar situations in the past as much as possible.
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