Employment and Labor Law

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A multitude of state and federal laws, regulations, and court decisions confront employers and employees.   The firm is knowledgeable and experienced in virtually all aspects of employment law.   We offer our clients advice on general employment policies as well as on specific situations.  We are experienced in effectively representing clients in employment matters both in state and federal administrative agencies and, if necessary, in the courts.

• Advising executives and professionals in employment contracts. 

• Advising clients on all aspects of employment law, including terminations, severance packages, employee benefit issues, overtime, employment policies and practices, noncompetition agreements, Family and Medical Leave Act issues, sales commissions, unemployment benefits, and employee handbooks.

• Representation of clients (employers and employees) in employment cases in state or federal court, including discrimination based on age, national origin, race, gender, disability, religion, sexual harassment, Whistleblower’s Protection Act, Fair Labor Standards Act (overtime and minimum wage), payment of sales commissions, violations of collective bargaining agreements, ERISA employee benefit cases, Family and Medical Leave Act, and the Michigan Wage and Fringe Benefits Act.

• Representation of clients before the EEOC, MIOSHA, the Bureau of Hearings in the Michigan Department of Labor & Economic Growth, Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency, National Labor Relations Board, and other state and federal administrative agencies.

• Representation of clients in arbitration and unemployment proceedings.

• Pre-litigation counseling and negotiation.