Increased competition and rapidly developing technologies are leading companies to make innovations in how they operate, organize work, and manage people. As employers increasingly take advantage of new technology, process-oriented systems, and favorable market conditions, they are finding the need to restructure staff and supervision. These changes present legal challenges and risks for in-house counsel and their human resources counterparts; however, with proper planning and advice, the potential for incurring charges of discrimination or other employment law issues can be anticipated and avoided.

RESTRUCTURING GUIDELINES