LITIGATION

Our attorneys represent employers in the investigation, trial and appeal of all labor and employment related matters requiring appearance in federal or state court and administrative proceedings, including arbitration.

Wrongful Discharge and Employment Discrimination 

Our attorneys are experienced in representing employers in wrongful discharge and employment discrimination law.  We strive to provide our clients with an aggressive defense to charges and complaints.  Through early investigation and analysis we are able to assess our client’s exposure to liability and develop a defense strategy.  Because wrongful discharge and employment discrimination suits are often disruptive and costly, much of our practice in this area involves working directly with clients to avoid litigation.  We also work with our clients drafting and monitoring affirmative action plans and represent them in compliance reviews and non-compliance proceedings.   

Labor-Management Relations 

We represent employers in unfair labor practice and representation proceedings, including litigation in federal and state courts and administrative agencies.  We also represent employers in labor contract disputes, secondary boycott actions, strikes and picketing injunctions and collection actions by union/employer benefit plans.

Labor Arbitrations

The courts have long recognized that arbitration is the superior method of resolving disputes in the traditional, union-management relationship.  In recent years, this concept has been extended to the union-free workforce, either because of a company policy requiring arbitration of disputes, or because legal counsel for both the employee and employer have recognized the many advantages of arbitration as an alternative to costly, time-consuming litigation in the court system.  Our attorneys represent management in arbitration of employment claims, including grievances brought pursuant to collective bargaining agreements and civil employment disputes brought pursuant to arbitration agreements.

Wage and Hour Matters 

Our attorneys represent employers in the defense of claims under the Fair Labor Standards Act, Davis-Bacon Act, Walsh-Healy Act, Service Contract Act and State Wage and Hour laws. 

OSHA

Our practice includes counseling employers regarding safety citations and penalties, as well as representing employers in administrative and judicial proceedings.