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Labor & Employment

Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP is a firm with a true labor practice – not simply litigators who try work cases. On a comparative basis for a firm our size, we have one of the largest work and employment labor groups in California. Each of our attorneys works closely and personally with employer customers to develop proactive compliance and dispute resolution strategies. Our company believe this one-on-one counseling is far more effective than an unwieldy team. We deal with clients to help them avoid office problems, but where controversy is inescapable, we have actually handled actually numerous jury trials, administrative trials and appeals before courts and administrative companies nationwide.

JMBM is acknowledged as a Go-To Law Firm® & reg; for the leading 500 companies in the United States in the locations of labor litigation and labor & employment law, employment as determined by American Lawyer Media’s (ALM) yearly survey of in-house counsel at FORTUNE 500® & reg; business. Because labor and work issues often involve high stakes and intense time pressure, our lawyers are devoted to giving employers the most instant service possible. We respond quickly and without stop working, with uncomplicated guidance from a skilled attorney who won’t pass your issue off to another person. Issues like sexual harassment and workplace violence demand immediate attention- and we offer it.

Employers in the middle of a dispute over an organizing drive or an unjust labor practice grievance rely on our aggressive and timely action. Accountability and accessibility are our watchwords, and you get direct access to the person who can solve your problem or answer your concern.

One of the strengths of our labor and work group is the variety of the employers we represent. Public and private companies in organization sectors varying from fundamental production to innovation, apparel to aerospace and from healthcare to monetary services all rely on JMBM labor lawyers, no matter the concern. Many clients have actually been with us 10 to 20 years-in numerous cases dealing with the very same experienced lawyer who totally comprehends their service.

Our industry-specific avoidance and preparedness strategies can prevent or decrease costly claims. We work closely with senior executives and internal counsel to craft tailored, efficient work policies – total with an emphasis on effectively training supervisors and HR personnel on legal rights and employment responsibilities. Our options work to make sure compliance with nationwide and state labor laws, minimize conflicts with staff members, and make the most of strategic benefit if litigation is needed. We stress creative preparation and aggressive advocacy for each client.

There are business sectors where we have unique skill in dealing with work matters. Many law companies count on us for counsel on problems involving staff and attorneys, and we frequently advise broker-dealers on non-compete and disciplinary controversies. Our attorneys likewise efficiently represent numerous health care and hospitality industry customers in collective bargaining and other labor and employment issues.

Any protected class of employees-by age, race, gender, special needs, religion-could bring suit against an employer under the discrimination statues. We have actually successfully prosecuted and fixed all kinds of discrimination matters brought under such employment laws as the:

– Americans with Disabilities Act

– Family Medical Leave Act

– Age Discrimination in Employment Act

– Fair Labor Standards Act

– Family and Medical Leave Act

The finest method to manage any claim is to prevent it from being submitted, and we give customers efficient guidance right from the start to manage complaints properly and keep them from becoming claims. If lawsuits is essential, our legal representatives investigate thoroughly and prepare a strong position that can negate plaintiff claims.

We provide strong defense in state and federal court, in administrative actions before the Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and before all the California state the Department of Labor employment Standards Enforcement, the Department of Fair Employment and Housing, and the Employment Development Department.

Often overlapping with discrimination concerns are claims for wrongful termination, retaliatory treatment and whistle blowing. We understand the requirement in such cases to demonstrate that a company’s actions were appropriate, and in spite of the prestige that is sometimes included, we have had significant success at showing that employer conduct was legitimate and dealt with properly.

Whether your organization presently has 3rd celebration representation or looks for to preserve a workplace devoid of such participation, our extremely effective labor relations counsel can be essential to assisting keep a competitive workplace while decreasing disputes and maximizing management flexibility. Employers that deal with union arranging drives depend on our help to:

– Maintain a favorable working environment with open interaction with all staff members

– Comply with NLRB election laws

– Counter aggressive unionizing efforts without developing a “union-busting” controversy

In unionized workplaces, our firm is a highly proficient and responsive partner that works together with company personnels and labor relations personnel to:

– Take part in collective bargaining – including multi-union, multi-location talks

– React to complaint and arbitration actions

– Manage reductions in force, drug screening, employment discipline proceedings and strikes

– Provide representation in NLRB proceedings

Responsiveness, determination and focus are what set our labor relations counsel apart from that of other law practice. We offer instant action, day-and-night schedule in crisis circumstances and aggressive defense of all companies’ rights.

We safeguard many companies versus class action lawsuits in which employees take legal action against for back overtime pay-and countless dollars in damages-claiming that under company policies the Fair Labor employment Standards Act (FLSA) overtime pay exemption no longer uses to them.

JMBM labor lawyers can help employers prevent classification problems that result in lawsuits by:

– Auditing existing wage policy and pay practices

– Reviewing the language of composed work policies to make certain they adhere to FLSA requirements for exempt and non-exempt workers

– Making certain all exempt staff member task descriptions include management and guidance

If you as an employer are faced with a wage and hour claim, whether under federal law or California wage and hour statutes, we install an energetic and effective defense. Your JMBM attorney will seek to reject class certification and work to secure an effective and efficient settlement that dismisses unfounded claims and secures your interests.

Disputes over non-compete arrangements including trade tricks often pit companies against each other – particularly in California, where the state’s Unfair Competition Law (Section 17200) makes it specifically difficult to enforce non-compete terms. We’ve managed litigation representing both staff members’ previous and present companies, and are competent at protecting and withstanding TROs and employment long-term injunctions to secure employer interests in either kind of case.