Labor and Employment Law Practice Group
Every employment decision, from recruiting to hiring to reductions in force crosses a wide spectrum of legal issues. Berry Moorman has a number of lawyers who assist our clients in this broad field. In these matters, we represent management exclusively.
Our Michigan employment attorneys are proud that we have assisted our clients in some of the most significant cases in this important area, including:
Expert Resolution of Employee Claims
Navigating the complex landscape of labor and employment law can be challenging for any management team. Our attorneys possess extensive experience in resolving disputes efficiently and effectively. We understand the intricacies of employment law and use our knowledge to assist in achieving amicable resolutions whenever possible. Whether it’s through mediation, negotiation, or internal investigations, we strive to protect your interests and maintain a positive work environment.
Vigorous Representation in Legal Proceedings
In situations where an amicable resolution cannot be reached, Berry Moorman PC stands prepared to represent your organization vigorously in court, administrative, and arbitration proceedings. Our seasoned litigators have a proven track record of successfully defending management against a variety of employee claims. We meticulously build strong defenses, ensuring that your case is presented with the utmost competence and dedication.
Comprehensive Legal Services for Management
Our Labor and Employment Law Practice Group offers a full spectrum of services to support management, including:
- Defense against charges of discrimination, harassment, and wrongful termination
- Guidance on compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws
- Development and review of employee handbooks, policies, and procedures
- Representation in union-related matters and collective bargaining negotiations
- Advice on employee benefits, compensation, and classification issues
- Conducting training sessions on workplace best practices and legal compliance
Mergers and Acquisitions
In merger and acquisition situations, we participate with management in the due diligence process by examining the labor and employment practices of the parties. Berry Moorman P.C. Michigan employment lawyers provide counsel to the parties in order to find ways to implement their desires with respect to the continuation or termination of existing relationships and practices. We also assure that our clients fulfill their obligations under COBRA, the Michigan Employment Security Act, WARNA, ERISA and other federal and state regulations and statutes impacting the transaction. Our Michigan labor attorneys consult with employers on deflecting and responding to union organizing activities, including representation elections, decertifications, unfair labor charges, and other proceedings before the National Labor Relations Board and its state counterpart.
Labor Unions
For those clients who have employees represented by a labor union, our Michigan labor lawyers provide the full range of services including negotiation of the collective bargaining agreement (including, in some cases, acting as principal spokespersons for the employer), day-to-day administration of the operating agreement and the invocation of discipline thereunder, and representation and counseling during the grievance and arbitration process.
Our Michigan employment attorneys are proud that we have assisted our clients in some of the most significant cases in this important area, including:
- Our Michigan employment attorneys are proud that we have assisted our clients in some of the most significant cases in this important area, including:
- Appearing before the Michigan Supreme Court to change the law to prohibit employees from receiving a double recovery in discrimination claims.
- Establishing an employer’s right covertly to observe an employee suspected of malingering.
- Validating, in the U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals, as a valid business decision, an employer’s right to implement a mass lay-off during a union organizing campaign.
- Establishing the right of employers to refer applicants with preexisting epilepsy, diabetes, back or heart problems for certification pursuant to the Michigan
- Vocational Rehabilitation Act in defense of a prospective employee’s claim that such a reference violates the Michigan Handicappers’ Civil Rights Act.
- Preventing the NLRB from overturning an employer victory in a union organizing drive because of a campaign tactic used by the employer on the day of the vote.
- Upholding, in a federal court lawsuit brought by the EEOC, the right of an employer to terminate an employee who refused to provide a Social Security or other taxpayer identification number on the basis of religious beliefs.
- Sustaining the discharge, in a federal court jury trial, of an employee claiming FMLA leave, while failing to follow policies relating to attendance, which the employer had negotiated with her union.
- Defeating, in the U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals, a WARNA claim filed by more than 300 workers who lost their jobs in a plant closing.
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