Business Transactions: Labor and Employment Considerations

Summary

This practice note describes labor and employment-related considerations that arise in the context of corporate mergers and acquisitions. Specifically, this note aims to equip a buyer with an eye to discover, manage, and prevent potential liabilities resulting from a target company's labor and employment practices during a merger or acquisition. It offers practical guidance on how to conduct due diligence in every aspect of a corporate transaction where employment-related issues might arise.