Labor-Management RelationsOverviewEmployers rely on Michael Best’s labor lawyers for experienced counsel. We regularly provide services such as collective bargaining and grievance handling to clients with unionized employees. Our team members who assist clients in labor relations and negotiations are experienced in interest-based or mutual gains bargaining, and we draw on these techniques in collective bargaining and to resolve other labor issues. We represent employers nationwide in matters such as:
- Certification, decertification, and other matters before the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) and state labor relations agencies
- Collective bargaining negotiations and mediation
- Strike management
- Grievances and arbitrations
- Legal compliance training for managers and supervisors
Michael Best works with clients to maintain union-free status; to deal with union organizing; to help with union election campaigns; and to participate in the development of communication programs for employees and employers related to union matters.
Members of our Labor-Management Relations practice have formerly worked at the NLRB, giving us a valuable inside perspective. For clients facing potential labor actions, we can provide comprehensive strategies to help deter or minimize the negative economic and public relations impact of a strike. Related PeoplePreview Attorney's BiographyBusinesses, owners, and boards of directors look to Scott as their outside general counsel to ensure legal compliance of their operations and initiatives. Scott also represents businesses and manages litigation in federal and state courts and administrative agencies throughout the country in all areas of employment law. Preview Attorney's BiographyAmy’s outstanding track record is built on successful outcomes in the full spectrum of labor, employment and business-related issues, in both litigation and non-litigation settings. As a problem solver, Amy applies common sense and creativity to develop targeted employment-related solutions for her clients. Preview Attorney's BiographyDavid is a zealous and unrelenting advocate in employment and labor relations matters. He also serves as general counsel for selected clients. David’s practice is defined by his singular commitment to helping clients achieve their business objectives. Preview Attorney's BiographyDevin is an Associate in the firm’s Labor & Employment Relations practice, focusing on risk avoidance and employer defense.
He frequently represents employers in administrative proceedings and state and federal court litigation involving wage and class actions, discrimination allegations, FMLA actions, OSHA disputes, and non-compete actions. Devin has experience representing clients before agencies including the Wisconsin Equal Rights Division, Illinois Human Rights Commission, Equal ... Preview Attorney's BiographyLeigh has represented private and public sector employers in labor and employment matters for more than 25 years. Her litigation experience includes successfully advocating for clients in state and federal courts and administrative agencies across the country in harassment, discrimination, disability, and leave-related disputes, grievance arbitrations, unfair labor practices charges, and various administrative agency matters. She has extensive experience investigating and handling matters filed with the Equal Opportunity Employment Commission, the National Labor Relations Board, and other federal and state agencies. Preview Attorney's BiographyRob is a skilled negotiator whose practice includes both public and private sector management labor and employment law. His work includes National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) proceedings, collective bargaining, contract administration, and arbitration proceedings. Rob also has extensive experience working on employment discrimination matters and wage and hour claims. He helps clients tackle tough issues, including: union elections and right to work, severance agreements, health insurance issues, title IX, investigations, and complex employment issues, and more. Preview Attorney's BiographyTom advises Fortune 500 and other national corporations on all aspects of labor, employment and discrimination law. Clients value his extensive, multistate experience spanning a range of industries, including manufacturing, service, chemicals, financial, retail, food, pharmaceuticals, and warehouse/distribution. Clients also turn to Tom for guidance on labor and employment matters arising out of major acquisitions, divestitures, and consolidation of operations. Preview Attorney's BiographyChuck is a go-to lawyer for complex cases involving OSHA, employment law, labor negotiations, independent contractor and joint employment matters. Clients rely on his years of experience in dealing with state and federal enforcement agencies to develop human resource, safety and environmental policies and practices that prevent problems and save them significant expense. Chuck has defended employers in more than 1,000 Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) citation cases over the past 26 years. Preview Attorney's BiographyCorissa is a member of the firm’s labor and employment relations practice group. Her practice focuses on federal litigation, particularly in the wage and hour space, as well as representing employers in proceedings against the National Labor Relations Board. Her experience includes defending against nationwide class and collective actions, responding to unfair labor practice charges, and advising employers facing union representation petitions. She has successfully advocated on behalf of e ...
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