I have done this, but ONLY as a new manager taking over a department of people I didn't know. I told them upfront that it was only to understand their individual skill sets and career goals. It was presented as a 1:1 meeting with each person, similar to an interview. It was also clear that there were no action or retention decisions to be made because of it.
What is your understanding of the purpose of this interview? Was there a recent reorganization, merger, or acquisition? Perhaps they are looking for people for new roles coming up. I'm not a lawyer or a legal professional, but unless it results in some job action, I doubt it is against any labor laws.
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