Labor & Employment

Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP is a firm with a real labor practice – not simply litigators who attempt work cases. On a relative basis for a company our size, we have among the biggest work and labor groups in California. Each of our legal representatives works carefully and personally with employer customers to develop proactive compliance and dispute resolution strategies. We think this one-on-one counseling is even more efficient than an unwieldy group. We deal with customers to assist them avoid office problems, however where debate is inevitable, we have actually managed literally numerous jury trials, administrative trials and appeals before courts and administrative companies nationwide.

JMBM is recognized as a Go-To Law Practice® & reg; for the top 500 companies in the United States in the locations of labor litigation and labor & work law, as identified by American Lawyer Media’s (ALM) annual study of in-house counsel at FORTUNE 500® & reg; companies. Because labor and work issues typically include high stakes and intense time pressure, our legal representatives are dedicated to giving employers the most immediate service possible. We respond immediately and without stop working, with uncomplicated recommendations from an experienced lawyer who won’t pass your issue off to someone else. Issues like unwanted sexual advances and office violence demand immediate attention- and we offer it.

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

Among the strengths of our labor and employment group is the diversity of the companies we represent. Public and private companies in organization sectors ranging from standard production to technology, apparel to aerospace and from healthcare to monetary services all depend on JMBM labor legal representatives, despite the issue. Many clients have actually been with us 10 to 20 years-in many cases dealing with the very same knowledgeable lawyer who totally understands their company.

Our industry-specific prevention and preparedness techniques can avoid or minimize expensive claims. We work carefully with senior executives and in-house counsel to craft tailored, job reliable work policies – complete with an emphasis on properly training supervisors and HR personnel on legal rights and responsibilities. Our solutions work to ensure compliance with national and state labor laws, decrease disagreements with employees, and take full advantage of strategic advantage if lawsuits is necessary. We worry creative preparation and aggressive advocacy for every customer.

There are company sectors where we have unique ability in dealing with employment matters. Many law office depend on us for counsel on concerns involving staff and attorneys, and we often encourage broker-dealers on non-compete and disciplinary debates. Our legal representatives also efficiently represent lots of health care and hospitality industry clients in cumulative bargaining and other labor and work concerns.

Any secured class of employees-by age, race, gender, impairment, religion-could bring match versus an employer under the discrimination statues. We have effectively prosecuted and resolved 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 very best way to manage any claim is to avoid it from being submitted, and we provide clients efficient guidance right from the start to deal with grievances properly and keep them from ending up being claims. If litigation is needed, our lawyers investigate thoroughly and prepare a strong position that can negate complainant claims.

We offer strong defense in state and federal court, in administrative actions before the Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and before all the California state firms – the Department of Labor Standards Enforcement, job 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 comprehend the necessity in such cases to demonstrate that a company’s actions were appropriate, job and regardless of the prestige that is in some cases included, we have actually had substantial success at revealing that employer conduct was genuine and managed correctly.

Whether your company presently has 3rd party representation or seeks to maintain a workplace devoid of such participation, our highly efficient labor relations counsel can be essential to assisting maintain a competitive workplace while decreasing conflicts and maximizing management versatility. Employers that deal with union arranging drives depend on our assistance to:

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

– Comply with NLRB election laws

– Counter aggressive unionizing efforts without producing a “union-busting” debate

In unionized offices, our firm is a highly knowledgeable and responsive partner that works along with business personnels and labor relations workers to:

– Participate in cumulative 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, determination and focus are what set our labor relations counsel apart from that of other law firms. We provide immediate reaction, round-the-clock schedule in crisis circumstances and aggressive defense of all companies’ rights.

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

JMBM labor legal representatives can assist employers avoid category issues that result in lawsuits by:

– Auditing existing wage policy and pay practices

– Reviewing the language of written employment policies to make sure they comply with FLSA requirements for exempt and non-exempt workers

– Making certain all exempt staff member job descriptions involve management and guidance

If you as an employer are confronted with a wage and hour lawsuit, whether under federal law or California wage and hour statutes, we install an energetic and effective defense. Your JMBM lawyer will look for to deny class accreditation and work to protect an efficient and effective settlement that dismisses unfounded claims and secures your interests.

Disputes over non-compete contracts involving trade tricks often pit employers versus each other – especially in California, where the state’s Unfair Competition Law (Section 17200) makes it specifically tough to enforce non-compete terms. We have actually handled litigation representing both staff members’ previous and present companies, and are experienced at protecting and resisting TROs and long-term injunctions to protect employer interests in either type of case.