Munsch Hardt’s Labor & Employment practice has extensive experience counseling the most sensitive employment matters so clients can focus on running their business. Our team of experienced attorneys handle the full range of matters arising from the employer-employee relationship, from dispute avoidance and daily organizational matters, to government audits and litigation. We provide responsive and comprehensive strategies to tackle every adversarial and operational challenge clients encounter, including:
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- Labor-Management Relations
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- Non-Subscriber Work Injury Defense
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- Disability & FMLA Compliance
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- Discrimination & Retaliation Claims
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- Restrictive Covenant Agreements
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- Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)
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- Trade Secret Protection & Litigation
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- Employment Manuals & Related Forms
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- ERISA & Employee Benefits Claims
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- Wrongful Termination Claims
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- Merger and Acquisition Due Diligence and Counsel
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Short of litigation, we provide effective and common sense guidelines to help clients operate within the complex web of federal, state and local employment laws when making business decisions that affect employees on all levels of the organization. While our attorneys are experienced before local, state and federal courts, as well as various administrative bodies, we believe the best approach to employment issues is to prevent them from happening in the first place. Our lawyers work with clients in developing a sound strategy for building the foundation of the employment relationship. We are involved in the formulation of employment applications, personnel manuals and the various forms new employees sign prior to beginning their employment. Our attorneys also conduct training of supervisors and managers, assuring they are prepared to properly administer and oversee the employer’s standards of behavior and performance. All of these steps can be critical in defending future litigation. This integrated counsel approach aims to minimize the likelihood of employment claims and lawsuits, and maximize the employer’s ability to prevail in trial or administrative forums if disputes do ultimately arise.
When it comes to employment disputes, we work with employers to seek resolution through creative and efficient measures. However, when such resolution is not possible, our experienced litigators are prepared to guide employers through all aspects of the litigation process. We understand the process and outcome of such a dispute not only impacts a client's bottom line, but also sends a powerful and lasting message to their employees and in some cases your competitors. Our lawyers are trusted advisors who will counsel on the practical business consequences of pursuing litigation, work to identify the option that is most appropriate for each client and develop and implement strategies to help prevent similar issues in the future.
We offer unique experience handling traditional labor law matters, including counseling clients on union organizing efforts and proceedings before the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). Unionized companies rely on our Firm for assistance with negotiations, contract administration, resolution of grievances and arbitrations and defense of NLRB administrative actions. By maintaining working relationships with both union representatives and governmental agencies, and dealing with them in a direct and forthright manner, we enhance the credibility and effectiveness of our clients goals in addressing workplace challenges and opportunities. It is a thoughtful and cost-effective approach that typifies the strength of our Firm’s employment practice.