Labor & Employment

Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP is a firm with a true labor practice – not simply litigators who try employment cases. On a comparative basis for a company our size, we have among the largest work and labor groups in California. Each of our legal representatives works closely and personally with company customers to develop proactive compliance and dispute resolution methods. Our company believe this individually counseling is far more effective than an unwieldy team. We work with customers to help them prevent workplace problems, but where controversy is inevitable, we have actually dealt with actually hundreds of jury trials, administrative trials and appeals before courts and administrative agencies across the country.

JMBM is acknowledged as a Go-To Law Practice® & reg; for the top 500 business in the United States in the areas of labor litigation and labor & employment law, as figured out by American Lawyer Media’s (ALM) annual survey of in-house counsel at FORTUNE 500® & reg; companies. Because labor and employment problems typically involve high stakes and employment intense time pressure, our lawyers are dedicated to providing employers the most instant service possible. We respond immediately and without stop working, with uncomplicated suggestions from an experienced attorney who won’t pass your issue off to somebody else. Issues like sexual harassment and workplace violence need immediate attention- and we offer it.

Employers in the middle of a dispute over an arranging drive or employment 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 individual who can fix your issue or answer your concern.

One of the strengths of our labor and employment group is the diversity of the employers we represent. Public and private business in business sectors ranging from basic production to technology, employment apparel to aerospace and from healthcare to monetary services all count on JMBM labor lawyers, no matter the issue. Many clients have been with us 10 to 20 years-in lots of cases dealing with the exact same skilled attorney who thoroughly comprehends their business.

Our industry-specific avoidance and preparedness techniques can avoid or minimize expensive claims. We work closely with senior executives and internal counsel to craft customized, effective work policies – complete with a focus on properly training managers and on legal rights and commitments. Our solutions work to guarantee compliance with national and state labor laws, decrease disagreements with employees, and make the most of strategic advantage if litigation is essential. We stress innovative planning and aggressive advocacy for every customer.

There are business sectors where we have special ability in dealing with work matters. Many law companies depend on us for counsel on concerns involving staff and lawyers, and we often advise broker-dealers on non-compete and disciplinary controversies. Our lawyers also effectively represent lots of health care and hospitality industry clients in collective bargaining and other labor and employment issues.

Any safeguarded class of employees-by age, race, gender, special needs, religion-could bring match versus an employer under the discrimination statues. We have successfully prosecuted and solved 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 way to deal with any claim is to prevent it from being submitted, and we provide customers effective guidance right from the start to manage grievances properly and keep them from ending up being claims. If lawsuits is essential, our attorneys examine completely and prepare a strong position that can negate complainant 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 agencies – the Department of Labor Standards Enforcement, the Department of Fair Employment and Housing, and the Employment Development Department.

Often overlapping with discrimination issues are claims for wrongful termination, vindictive treatment and whistle blowing. We comprehend the need in such cases to demonstrate that a company’s actions were appropriate, and in spite of the prestige that is in some cases included, we have actually had significant success at revealing that employer conduct was legitimate and managed appropriately.

Whether your company presently has 3rd celebration representation or looks for to maintain an office devoid of such involvement, our highly efficient labor relations counsel can be essential to helping maintain a competitive workplace while lessening disputes and making the most of management flexibility. Employers that deal with union arranging drives depend on our aid to:

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

– Comply with NLRB election laws

– Counter aggressive unionizing efforts without developing a «union-busting» debate

In unionized offices, our company is a highly skilled and responsive partner that works along with company personnels and labor employment relations personnel to:

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

– React to grievance 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 response, round-the-clock accessibility in crisis situations and employment aggressive defense of all companies’ rights.

We defend many employers against class action lawsuits in which workers sue for back overtime pay-and countless dollars in damages-claiming that under business policies the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime pay exemption no longer uses to them.

JMBM labor legal representatives can help employers prevent category issues that cause lawsuits by:

– Auditing existing salary policy and pay practices

– Reviewing the language of written employment policies to make certain they conform to FLSA requirements for exempt and non-exempt staff members

– Making sure all exempt worker task descriptions include management and supervision

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

Disputes over non-compete contracts including trade tricks typically pit companies against each other – especially in California, employment where the state’s Unfair Competition Law (Section 17200) makes it especially difficult to implement non-compete terms. We’ve handled lawsuits representing both staff members’ former and existing employers, and are experienced at securing and withstanding TROs and long-term injunctions to protect company interests in either type of case.