EMPLOYMENT AND LABOR

 

Comprehensive Employment Advocacy & Advisory Services

 

Serving Organizations and Individuals Across All Industry Sectors

 

  Whether you're part of a small startup, mid-size enterprise, or a large multinational corporation - or a public agency at the federal, state, or local level - we offer tailored support to meet your unique employment-related needs. We work with C-suite executives, department heads, HR professionals, union representatives, works councils, supervisors, and frontline employees, delivering strategic guidance and representation at every level of the organizational hierarchy.

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Our Core Services Include:

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Unemployment Insurance (UI) Benefits Assistance

• Filing and managing unemployment claims

• Challenging unjust denials or overpayments

• Representing claimants and employers at administrative hearings

• Navigating state and federal UI laws

 

Wage and Hour Compliance & Disputes

• Overtime eligibility and wage classification analysis

• Minimum wage and tip credit compliance

• Misclassification of employees as independent contractors

• Claims involving unpaid wages, meal/rest breaks, and recordkeeping violations

• Defense or prosecution of Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) violations

 

Workers' Compensation Representation

• Claim filing support and appeals

• Defense against fraudulent claims

• Coordination with medical documentation and employer return-to-work policies

• Navigating retaliation protections and state-specific systems

 

Union Grievance & Labor Relations Support

• Preparing and presenting grievance cases

• Contract interpretation and enforcement

• Representation during arbitration and mediation

• Union organizing campaign response and negotiation strategy

 

ERISA & Employee Benefits Counsel

• Compliance with ERISA fiduciary standards

• Pension, 401(k), health, and welfare benefit plan disputes

• Benefit denials and appeals

• Executive compensation and deferred compensation planning

 

Regulatory and Administrative Proceedings

• Defense before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)

• Representation before the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB)

• Compliance with state labor departments, civil rights agencies, and ethics boards

• Internal ethics investigations and corporate compliance reviews

 

Specialized Expertise in Complex Employment Matters

 

We bring substantial expertise in nuanced and high-stakes employment issues, including:

 

Employment & Regulatory Disputes

• Investigations by OSHA, DOL, SEC, OFCCP, and other regulatory bodies

• Executive liability in workplace compliance

• Cross-border employment compliance for global firms

 

Bonuses, Commissions & Incentive Compensation Disputes

• Executive and sales compensation disputes

• Deferred bonus and equity vesting issues

• Non-payment of performance-based incentives

 

Director, Officer & Senior Management Disputes

• Termination and severance agreements

• Allegations of breach of fiduciary duty

• Board-level conflicts and internal governance issues

 

Employment Status & Worker Classification

• Independent contractor vs. employee determinations

• Joint employment and third-party staffing risk

• Gig economy and platform worker challenges

 

Equality, Discrimination & Equal Pay

• Race, gender, age, disability, and religious discrimination

• Equal Pay Act and wage transparency compliance

• Accommodations under the ADA and religious belief protections

 

Industrial Action & Collective Labor Issues

• Strike response planning

• Lockout procedures

• Picketing and secondary boycott legalities

• Collective bargaining negotiations

 

Injunctive Relief & Post-Employment Restrictions

• Enforcing or challenging non-compete, non-solicitation, and confidentiality agreements

• Trade secret protection

• Emergency injunctions for unlawful competitive behavior

 

Human Rights in Employment

• Human Rights Act and constitutional claims

• Workplace dignity, harassment, and bullying investigations

• Intersectional claims involving immigration or gender identity

 

Pensions, Retirement & Employee Benefits

• Defined benefit and contribution plan issues

• COBRA and health benefit continuation rights

• Multi-employer plan (MEP) disputes

• ERISA preemption litigation

 

Termination, Dismissal & Exit Management

• Wrongful termination and constructive dismissal

• Redundancy and layoff compliance

• Exit interview protocols and risk mitigation

• Drafting severance and release agreements

 

Whistleblower Retaliation & Victimization

• False Claims Act (FCA) and Dodd-Frank retaliation cases

• Internal investigations and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance

• Anonymous reporting systems and response protocols

 

Why Work With Us?

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• Multidisciplinary Advocacy: We blend legal, regulatory, and HR perspectives for comprehensive support.

• Industry-Agnostic Expertise: From healthcare and manufacturing to tech, education, and the public sector, our experience spans the entire economic landscape.

• Strategic Representation: Whether resolving disputes quietly or engaging in high-profile litigation, we prioritize outcomes that protect your interests.

• Human-Centered Approach: We advocate with empathy and ethics - understanding that behind every case is a person, a team, or a company depending on results.

 

Contact Us Today

 

  Let one of our advocates guide you through your employment law challenge with clarity, confidence, and strategic expertise. Whether you're facing a workplace dispute or planning proactive compliance, we’re here to help.​​