Mergers and acquisitions of companies and their assets occur on a regular basis. Sometimes the entire company is acquired by way of a purchase of the shares. At other times, only the assets of the company are purchased, leaving ownership of the company intact. From an employee's point of view, this distinction can be important … Continue reading What will happen to my job now that the business has been sold?
Common Employer
Two Companies, One Common EmployerÂ
Sometimes, an employer is acquired or taken over by another company. Other times, an employee is moved from one company to another related company. In the employment law context, this can sometimes give rise to what some lawyers refer to as the "common employer" doctrine or principle. According to this principle, an employee working for … Continue reading Two Companies, One Common EmployerÂ