





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.
Our Core Services Include:
Unemployment Insurance (UI) Benefits Assistance
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Filing and managing unemployment claims
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Challenging unjust denials or overpayments
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Representing claimants and employers at administrative hearings
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Navigating state and federal UI laws
Wage and Hour Compliance & Disputes
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Overtime eligibility and wage classification analysis
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Minimum wage and tip credit compliance
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Misclassification of employees as independent contractors
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Claims involving unpaid wages, meal/rest breaks, and recordkeeping violations
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Defense or prosecution of Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) violations
Workers' Compensation Representation
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Claim filing support and appeals
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Defense against fraudulent claims
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Coordination with medical documentation and employer return-to-work policies
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Navigating retaliation protections and state-specific systems
Union Grievance & Labor Relations Support
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Preparing and presenting grievance cases
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Contract interpretation and enforcement
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Representation during arbitration and mediation
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Union organizing campaign response and negotiation strategy
ERISA & Employee Benefits Counsel
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Compliance with ERISA fiduciary standards
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Pension, 401(k), health, and welfare benefit plan disputes
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Benefit denials and appeals
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Executive compensation and deferred compensation planning
Regulatory and Administrative Proceedings
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Defense before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
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Representation before the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB)
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Compliance with state labor departments, civil rights agencies, and ethics boards
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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
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Investigations by OSHA, DOL, SEC, OFCCP, and other regulatory bodies
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Executive liability in workplace compliance
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Cross-border employment compliance for global firms
Bonuses, Commissions & Incentive Compensation Disputes
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Executive and sales compensation disputes
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Deferred bonus and equity vesting issues
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Non-payment of performance-based incentives
Director, Officer & Senior Management Disputes
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Termination and severance agreements
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Allegations of breach of fiduciary duty
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Board-level conflicts and internal governance issues
Employment Status & Worker Classification
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Independent contractor vs. employee determinations
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Joint employment and third-party staffing risk
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Gig economy and platform worker challenges
Equality, Discrimination & Equal Pay
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Race, gender, age, disability, and religious discrimination
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Equal Pay Act and wage transparency compliance
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Accommodations under the ADA and religious belief protections
Industrial Action & Collective Labor Issues
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Strike response planning
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Lockout procedures
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Picketing and secondary boycott legalities
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Collective bargaining negotiations
Injunctive Relief & Post-Employment Restrictions
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Enforcing or challenging non-compete, non-solicitation, and confidentiality agreements
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Trade secret protection
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Emergency injunctions for unlawful competitive behavior
Human Rights in Employment
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Human Rights Act and constitutional claims
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Workplace dignity, harassment, and bullying investigations
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Intersectional claims involving immigration or gender identity
Pensions, Retirement & Employee Benefits
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Defined benefit and contribution plan issues
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COBRA and health benefit continuation rights
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Multi-employer plan (MEP) disputes
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ERISA preemption litigation
Termination, Dismissal & Exit Management
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Wrongful termination and constructive dismissal
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Redundancy and layoff compliance
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Exit interview protocols and risk mitigation
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Drafting severance and release agreements
Whistleblower Retaliation & Victimization
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False Claims Act (FCA) and Dodd-Frank retaliation cases
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Internal investigations and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance
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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.
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Industry-Agnostic Expertise: From healthcare and manufacturing to tech, education, and the public sector, our experience spans the entire economic landscape.
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Strategic Representation: Whether resolving disputes quietly or engaging in high-profile litigation, we prioritize outcomes that protect your interests.
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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.