Labor & Employment Relations
Extensive Information
ABC will provide you with the information you need on labor issues such as: jobsite violence; jobsite security; hiring/firing; moonlighting; certification elections; picketing; union organizing activities; union and non-union audits; dual shops; prevailing wage; substance abuse; salting; and much more.
This material is a service of ABC of Wisconsin and is intended for members of ABC of Wisconsin. There is a cost for these items. To order please call ABC of Wisconsin at 800-236-2224 or 608-244-5883.
First Free Call Legal Service
Do you have a legal question relating to your business that’s troubling you?
Do you want to learn what the law requires in a particular situation?
Do you want to know what your rights are? Do you want to know about legal procedures you are required to follow? If the answer to any of these questions is "yes," then try the ABC First Free Call Service.
Contact the ABC office (800-236-2224/608-244-5883) first to discuss the problem. ABC monitors problems occurring and reoccurring around the state. When you have a question in a particular area of the law, you can call Melli Law, S.C., the law firm that represents ABC of Wisconsin, Inc. Your free call may last up to one hour and may include an explanation of the law and the options you have available to you. The First Free Call Service is an educational program of ABC and does not include the performance of legal research, or the preparation of documents or otherwise having the law firm represent you in any matter. One call is allowed for each type of issue.
Mellie Law, S.C. Attorneys (608-257-4812)
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Business law, real estate
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Dev Baumbach, Phil Bradbury,
Jenifer Kraemer, Charity McCarthy
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Construction contracts, construction litigation
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Dev Baumbach, Phil Bradbury,
Jenifer Kraemer
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Employee benefits
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Charity McCarthy, Sue Sheeran,
Doug Witte
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Labor law, such as salting, a unionization effort, labor negotiations, decertification
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Dan Barker, Tom Crone, Jim Pease, Mark Tilkens, Doug Witte
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OSHA
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Sue Sheeran, Doug Witte
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Personnel matters, employee handbooks, employee discipline, layoff (including WARN Act) , FMLA, affirmative action, confidentiality, trade secret and non-compete agreements, drug and alcohol testing or discrimination
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Tom Crone, Dan Barker,
Elizabeth Pavehouse, Jim Pease,
Jim Ruhly, Sue Sheeran, Doug Witte
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Picketing, violence or secondary boycotts
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Dan Barker, Jim Pease, Doug Witte
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Prevailing wage, wage and hour
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Tom Crone, Jim Pease , Sue Sheeran, Doug Witte
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Sales and Use Tax
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Dev Baumbach
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Wills, trusts and probate matters
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Phil Bradbury, Charity McCarthy
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Practical Information for Contractors Dealing
with Labor Relations Booklet - Order #LR100
Get quick answers to some of the most commonly asked questions concerning labor relations. This document includes information on how to operate a true merit shop; dealing with union organizers; and jobsite control for owners or supervisors dealing with pickets. This 45-page publication also includes a sample hiring policy, application, and performance clause.
Only available to ABC Members.
 Pocket Guide to Dealing with
Union Organizing - Order #LR101
Provides answers to the most commonly asked questions in the wake of union organizing activities. Tips for owners and supervisors, including general suggestions for a satisfied workforce.
Only available to ABC Members.
Open Competition v. Union-only
Construction Pamphlet - Order #LR102
This 12-page pamphlet for the construction user is designed to inform construction users, owners, developers, and construction managers of their legal rights to obtain the best possible construction contracts through free and open competition, regardless of union affiliation. This is great for construction users who are feeling pressure to use only union contractors.
Only available to ABC Members.
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Contractor Compliance Kit - Order #M200
Construction firms must comply with ADA employment provisions and avoid discrimination against the disabled. ABC National has developed a new comprehensive reference guide for construction industry employers and those reponsible for recruiting and hiring construction personnel. The kit includes:
(1) Video (which shows construction specific hiring and accessibility situations);
(2) ADA: Contractor Compliance Guide;
(3) Guidebooks: The Americans With Disabilities Act: A Practical Guide for Construction Industry Employers.
ABC Member $115
Non-Member $230
 Personnel Postings Kits - Order #M201
This kit helps meet your state and federal posting obligations. Each kit contains various fair labor standard posters, equal rights notices, minimum wage, etc.
ABC Member $20
Non-Member $40
No Tresspass Signs - Order #M208
We suggest two signs for every acre or portion of acre. The signs are made of heavy cardboard stock. Their size and copy comply with Wisconsin regulations.
1 - 10 $0.60 each
11-50 $0.50 each.
51 & over $0.40 each
Reserve Entrance Kits - Order #LR105
This kit establishes proper entrances for jobsites experiencing union picketing. Each kit contains: two all-weather vinyl entrance signs with approved language; regulation booklet; and instruction sheet.
ABC Member $85
Non-Member $170
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