Where there is substantial continuity in a unionized firm's operation after transfer of ownership occurs,the purchaser of the business would be classified as a new employer for the purpose of determining the employer's legal duty to bargain.

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In cases of substantial continuity, the purchaser is typically considered a successor employer and may inherit the duty to bargain with the existing union.

Where There Is Substantial Continuity in a Unionized Firm's Operation