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 are 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 Call Service. Contact the ABC office (800-236-2224/608-244-5883) to first 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, Walker, Pease & Ruhly, S.C., the law firm that represents ABC of Wisconsin, Inc., at 608-257-4812. If you have an issue regarding labor or personnel law, call Jim Pease or Doug Witte. If the issue relates to construction, bidding, business, or general law areas, such as wills or real estate transactions, call Phil Bradbury. If the issue relates to OSHA, prevailing wage or the wage and hour laws, call Sue Sheeran. 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 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.

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.

What Employers Must Know
About Personnel Law - Order #LR103
Materials from ABC’s popular workshop of the same name. This gives an overview of the Fair Labor Standards Act; employment of minors; personnel and payroll record keeping; right of access to personnel records; and more!
ABC Member $25
Non-Member $50

How to Write and Effectively
Use a Policy Handbook - Order #LR104
Workshop handouts describe provisions to consider and examples of effective wording to help you develop a company policy handbook.
ABC Member $25
Non-Member $50

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