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Inland Empire Distribution Center Settles Complaint With Workers

Published February 18, 2014 ■ Headline News

San Bernardino County Sun (California) (02/17/14) Lori Fowler

The U.S. National Labor Relations Board has settled a series of complaints filed by the Warehouse Worker Resource Center against warehouse operator National Distribution Centers Inc. and Warestaff LLC, a staffing firm. The complaints alleged that Walmart retaliated against workers who went on strike to protest unsafe and illegal working conditions at its Jurupa Valley distribution center in Riverside County, CA. Monetary details regarding the settlement were not released.

Workers originally complained about dangerous machinery and not being allowed to take breaks on hot days. After warehouse workers went on strike, workers complained about retaliation for the protest in the form of firings, layoffs, and sending workers home.

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Ortoli | Rosenstadt: What Exactly Is a Seller Responsible for When Selling Its Staffing Firm?

Buyers of a business generally expect sellers to be responsible for certain liabilities relating to when the seller owned its business—a concept mergers and acquisitions professionals refer to as indemnification. Indemnification is one of the most heavily negotiated, and potentially most significant, provisions of a purchase agreement, and understanding the terminology common to such agreements is essential when negotiating a deal. Attorney Paul Pincus of Ortoli Rosenstadt LLP explains what sellers are liable for, how a seller’s liability may be limited, and how buyers may seek to fund potential indemnity claims.

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