The case law on impact bargaining has altered substantially since 2003, with the emergence of new FLRA doctrine and application involving necessary functioning and conditions of employment as opposed to working conditions.

Essentials of Impact and Implementation Bargaining — Second Edition is your authoritative guide to the many surrounding issues and sometimes confusing case law. This pamphlet explores, step by step, the various issues that arise and each party's specific rights and responsibilities at every stage of the bargaining process.

You receive tips on:

• What process to use for determining when an agency must bargain
• What constitutes adequate notice to the union
• Whether an agency needs to notify the union when considering making a change to procedures
• And more!

If you purchased the first edition, you'll see that the Second Edition gives you approximately 100 new and updated case citations, along with new guidance on when an agency is required to bargain, an extensive checklist to help practitioners identify when they face the obligation to bargain and much more!