Labor and Employment Group

When it comes to labor and employment law, what you don’t know can cost you. Every action taken and every word put to paper can have legal consequences. Actions of employees, as well as employers, are heavily scrutinized and subject to legal liability. In addition, employers must contend with the constantly expanding intricacies of state and federal law.

There are also significant differences in the laws governing public and private sector employers. In the public sector, for example, employees are often governed by a collective bargaining contract, but they also enjoy constitutional protections. On the other hand, in the private sector, the size of a company and the number of employees often determine the applicability of state and federal law. Our attorneys offer both public and private sector employers a comprehensive understanding of labor and employment law.

The assistance offered by the Labor and Employment Group includes the drafting and enforcement of employment contracts, personnel policies, internal complaint procedures, employee handbooks, and the creation of government contract compliance, employee assistance and employee benefit plans.

In addition, our attorneys provide representation to management on labor relations matters including collective bargaining negotiation and interest arbitration, contract administration and grievance arbitration, and prohibited and unfair labor practice claims. We assist clients with issues involving employee hiring, discipline, firing, family and medical leave, discrimination, disability, unemployment and worker’s compensation claims, sexual harassment, workplace safety and violence, immigration law, and wage and hour laws. The breadth of our experience includes establishing fully compliant policies and procedures, forms and documentation.

To minimize the risk of employment litigation, our labor and employment attorneys often provide in-house training, seminars and counsel to managers, supervisors and human resources staff. When litigation cannot be avoided, our attorneys work with members of the Litigation Group to ensure that the interests of our employer clients are fully represented through all levels of appeal.

The rights of employees have grown significantly over the past century, and the struggle to comply with each and every regulation governing employee rights can be daunting. Our clients depend on us to ensure that their rights are protected, and that the risk of fines, penalties and litigation is effectively minimized.

To minimize the risk of employment litigation, our labor and employment attorneys often provide in-house training, seminars and counsel to managers, supervisors and human resources staff. When litigation cannot be avoided, our attorneys work with members of the Litigation Group to ensure that the interests of our employer clients are fully represented through all levels of appeal.