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Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP is a firm with a true labor practice – not just litigators who try work cases. On a relative basis for a firm our size, we have one of the biggest work and labor groups in California. Each of our lawyers works carefully and personally with employer clients to develop proactive compliance and dispute resolution strategies. We think this individually therapy is even more efficient than an unwieldy team. We deal with clients to help them avoid workplace issues, however where controversy is unavoidable, we have actually managed literally hundreds of jury trials, administrative trials and appeals before courts and administrative companies nationwide.

JMBM is recognized as a Go-To Law Office® & 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) yearly survey of in-house counsel at FORTUNE 500® & reg; companies. Because labor and employment issues often involve high stakes and intense time pressure, our lawyers are devoted to offering employers the most instant service possible. We react quickly and without fail, with straightforward recommendations from a skilled legal representative who will not pass your problem off to another person. Issues like sexual harassment and workplace violence need immediate attention- and we offer it.

Employers in the middle of a disagreement over an arranging drive or an unjust labor practice complaint rely on our aggressive and prompt action. Accountability and availability are our watchwords, and employment you get direct access to the person who can fix your problem or answer your question.

One of the strengths of our labor and employment group is the variety of the employers we represent. Public and personal companies in service sectors ranging from basic manufacturing to technology, clothing to aerospace and from healthcare to financial services all count on JMBM labor attorneys, despite the concern. Many clients have actually been with us 10 to 20 years-in numerous cases dealing with the very same knowledgeable legal representative who thoroughly comprehends their service.

Our industry-specific avoidance and readiness strategies can avoid or minimize costly claims. We work carefully with senior executives and internal counsel to craft customized, employment effective work policies – total with an emphasis on appropriately training supervisors and HR staff on legal rights and responsibilities. Our solutions work to make sure compliance with national and employment state labor laws, decrease disagreements with staff members, and take full advantage of tactical benefit if lawsuits is needed. We worry innovative planning and aggressive advocacy for every client.

There are organization sectors where we have special ability in handling employment matters. Many law companies rely on us for counsel on concerns including staff and legal representatives, and we often encourage broker-dealers on non-compete and disciplinary controversies. Our lawyers also efficiently represent numerous healthcare and hospitality industry customers in collective bargaining and other labor and work concerns.

Any protected class of employees-by age, race, gender, impairment, religion-could bring fit against an employer under the discrimination statues. We have successfully litigated and dealt with all types 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 deal with any claim is to avoid it from being submitted, and we provide clients effective guidance right from the start to handle grievances correctly and keep them from ending up being lawsuits. If litigation is required, our attorneys investigate thoroughly and prepare a strong position that can negate complainant claims.

We supply 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 understand the need in such cases to demonstrate that a company’s actions appertained, and regardless of the that is sometimes involved, we have actually had substantial success at showing that company conduct was legitimate and handled correctly.

Whether your service presently has 3rd party representation or employment seeks to preserve an office free of such involvement, our extremely reliable labor relations counsel can be vital to helping keep a competitive workplace while decreasing conflicts and employment taking full advantage of management versatility. Employers that deal with union arranging drives depend on our assistance to:

– Maintain a favorable working environment with open communication with all employees

– Comply with NLRB election laws

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

In unionized offices, our firm is a highly proficient and responsive partner that works together with company human resources and labor relations personnel to:

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

– React to grievance and arbitration actions

– Manage reductions in force, drug testing, discipline proceedings and strikes

– Provide representation in NLRB procedures

Responsiveness, determination and focus are what set our labor relations counsel apart from that of other law firms. We provide instant response, round-the-clock availability in crisis scenarios and aggressive defense of all companies’ rights.

We safeguard many companies versus class action claims in which staff members sue for back overtime pay-and countless dollars in damages-claiming that under company policies the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime pay exemption no longer applies to them.

JMBM labor lawyers can assist employers prevent category issues that result in lawsuits by:

– Auditing existing salary policy and pay practices

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

– Making certain all exempt worker task descriptions involve management and guidance

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

Disputes over non-compete contracts including trade secrets typically pit companies against each other – especially in California, where the state’s Unfair Competition Law (Section 17200) makes it especially challenging to impose non-compete terms. We’ve dealt with litigation representing both employees’ previous and present employers, and are competent at protecting and withstanding TROs and long-term injunctions to safeguard company interests in either kind of case.