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Labor & Employment

Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP is a company with a true labor practice – not just litigators who attempt work cases. On a comparative basis for a company our size, we have one of the largest employment and labor groups in California. Each of our lawyers works carefully and personally with employer customers to establish proactive compliance and conflict resolution methods. Our company believe this one-on-one counseling is even more efficient than an unwieldy group. We deal with customers to help them avoid workplace issues, however where controversy is inescapable, job we have dealt with literally numerous jury trials, administrative trials and appeals before courts and administrative companies across the country.

JMBM is acknowledged as a Go-To Law Practice® & reg; for the leading 500 companies in the United States in the areas of labor litigation and labor & employment law, job as identified by American Lawyer Media’s (ALM) yearly study of internal counsel at FORTUNE 500® & reg; business. Because labor and employment problems often involve high stakes and extreme time pressure, our attorneys are devoted to providing employers the most instant service possible. We react quickly and without fail, with simple recommendations from a knowledgeable attorney who will not pass your problem off to somebody else. Issues like unwanted sexual advances and workplace violence need instant attention- and we supply it.

Employers in the middle of a dispute over an arranging drive or an unfair labor practice complaint count on our aggressive and prompt action. Accountability and job availability are our watchwords, job and you get direct access to the person who can resolve your problem or address your question.

Among the strengths of our labor and work group is the variety of the companies we represent. Public and private business in business sectors ranging from fundamental manufacturing to technology, garments to aerospace and from health care to monetary services all depend on JMBM labor attorneys, no matter the issue. Many clients have been with us 10 to 20 years-in many cases working with the very same knowledgeable attorney who thoroughly understands their organization.

Our industry-specific avoidance and preparedness methods can avoid or decrease costly claims. We work carefully with senior executives and internal counsel to craft tailored, effective work policies – complete with an emphasis on appropriately training managers and HR staff on legal rights and commitments. Our services work to ensure compliance with nationwide and state labor laws, reduce disagreements with employees, and make the most of strategic benefit if litigation is necessary. We worry creative preparation and aggressive advocacy for every single client.

There are business sectors where we have unique ability in dealing with work matters. Many law companies depend on us for counsel on concerns including staff and legal representatives, and we frequently encourage broker-dealers on non-compete and disciplinary controversies. Our legal representatives likewise effectively represent lots of healthcare and hospitality industry clients in cumulative bargaining and other labor and employment concerns.

Any safeguarded class of employees-by age, race, gender, impairment, religion-could bring suit against an employer under the discrimination statues. We have actually successfully litigated and resolved all kinds of discrimination matters brought under such work 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 best way to handle any claim is to avoid it from being filed, and we give customers reliable guidance right from the start to handle grievances appropriately and keep them from becoming claims. If lawsuits is required, our attorneys examine thoroughly and prepare a strong position that can negate plaintiff claims.

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

Often overlapping with discrimination problems are claims for wrongful termination, retaliatory treatment and whistle blowing. We comprehend the need in such cases to show that a company’s actions appertained, and despite the notoriety that is sometimes involved, we have actually had substantial success at revealing that employer conduct was genuine and handled properly.

Whether your company presently has 3rd party representation or looks for to preserve an office complimentary of such involvement, our highly effective labor relations counsel can be important to helping preserve a competitive workplace while reducing disputes and taking full advantage of management versatility. Employers that deal with union organizing drives rely on our assistance to:

– Maintain a positive working environment with open communication with all staff members

– Abide by NLRB election laws

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

In unionized workplaces, our firm is an extremely proficient and responsive partner that works alongside company personnels and labor relations workers to:

– Participate in collective bargaining – including multi-union, multi-location talks

– Respond to complaint and arbitration actions

– Manage reductions in force, drug screening, discipline procedures and strikes

– Provide representation in NLRB proceedings

Responsiveness, decision and focus are what set our labor relations counsel apart from that of other law practice. We provide instant response, day-and-night schedule in crisis scenarios and aggressive defense of all employers’ rights.

We protect lots of employers versus class action suits in which employees sue for back overtime pay-and millions of dollars in damages-claiming that under business policies the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime pay exemption no longer applies to them.

JMBM labor attorneys can help employers avoid classification problems that result in suits by:

– Auditing existing income policy and pay practices

– Reviewing the language of written work policies to ensure they comply with FLSA requirements for exempt and non-exempt staff members

– Ensuring all exempt employee job descriptions include management and supervision

If you as an employer are faced with a wage and hour suit, whether under federal law or California wage and hour statutes, we mount a vigorous and effective defense. Your JMBM lawyer will look for to reject class accreditation and work to secure an efficient and effective settlement that dismisses unproven claims and protects your interests.

Disputes over non-compete arrangements involving trade tricks typically pit employers versus each other – especially in California, where the state’s Unfair Competition Law (Section 17200) makes it specifically difficult to impose non-compete terms. We’ve handled litigation representing both workers’ previous and current employers, and are competent at securing and resisting TROs and long-term injunctions to secure employer interests in either kind of case.