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Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP is a company with a true labor practice – not just litigators who attempt work cases. On a comparative basis for a firm our size, we have one of the biggest work and labor groups in California. Each of our attorneys works carefully and personally with company clients to develop proactive compliance and disagreement resolution techniques. We believe this one-on-one therapy is much more efficient than an unwieldy group. We deal with customers to assist them avoid workplace issues, but where controversy is inescapable, we have managed literally hundreds of jury trials, administrative trials and appeals before courts and administrative firms across the country.

JMBM is recognized as a Go-To Law Firm® & reg; for the leading 500 business in the United States in the areas of labor lawsuits and labor & work law, as figured out by American Lawyer Media’s (ALM) yearly survey of in-house counsel at FORTUNE 500® & reg; companies. Because labor and work issues often involve high stakes and extreme time pressure, our lawyers are dedicated to giving employers the most instant service possible. We respond without delay and without stop working, with uncomplicated recommendations from a skilled attorney who will not pass your issue off to somebody else. Issues like sexual harassment and workplace violence demand instant attention- and we provide it.

Employers in the middle of a conflict over an organizing drive or an unreasonable labor practice complaint count on our aggressive and employment timely action. Accountability and accessibility are our watchwords, and you get direct access to the individual who can solve your issue or address your question.

One of the strengths of our labor and employment group is the diversity of the employers we represent. Public and personal business in organization sectors ranging from fundamental manufacturing to innovation, clothing to aerospace and from healthcare to monetary services all count on JMBM labor legal representatives, regardless of the problem. Many clients have actually been with us 10 to 20 years-in numerous cases dealing with the very same skilled legal representative who thoroughly comprehends their business.

Our industry-specific avoidance and readiness strategies can prevent or employment lessen expensive claims. We work carefully with senior executives and in-house counsel to craft personalized, efficient employment policies – total with a focus on properly training managers and HR staff on legal rights and responsibilities. Our services work to guarantee compliance with nationwide and state labor laws, reduce disagreements with staff members, and take full advantage of strategic benefit if litigation is essential. We stress innovative preparation and aggressive advocacy for every customer.

There are organization sectors where we have special ability in handling employment matters. Many law practice count on us for counsel on concerns including staff and attorneys, and we frequently advise broker-dealers on non-compete and disciplinary controversies. Our legal representatives also effectively represent many health care and hospitality industry customers in collective bargaining and other labor and work concerns.

Any safeguarded class of employees-by age, race, gender, special needs, religion-could bring fit against a company under the discrimination statues. We have effectively prosecuted and solved all kinds of discrimination matters brought under such work 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 method to deal with any claim is to avoid it from being filed, and we offer clients effective guidance right from the start to manage grievances properly and keep them from ending up being lawsuits. If litigation is essential, our attorneys examine thoroughly and prepare a strong position that can negate plaintiff claims.

We supply strong defense in state and federal court, in administrative actions before the Federal Equal Job Opportunity Commission and before all the California state firms – the Department of Labor Standards Enforcement, the Department of Fair Employment and Housing, and the Employment Development Department.

Often with discrimination problems are claims for wrongful termination, vindictive treatment and whistle blowing. We understand the necessity in such cases to demonstrate that a company’s actions were proper, and regardless of the notoriety that is sometimes included, we have had substantial success at showing that company conduct was genuine and handled appropriately.

Whether your organization currently has 3rd celebration representation or looks for to preserve an office totally free of such involvement, our highly reliable labor relations counsel can be vital to assisting keep a competitive office while reducing conflicts and making the most of management flexibility. Employers that face union arranging drives rely on our assistance to:

– Maintain a favorable workplace with open interaction with all employees

– Comply with NLRB election laws

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

In unionized workplaces, our firm is an extremely experienced and responsive partner that works together with company human resources and labor relations personnel to:

– Take part in cumulative bargaining – consisting of multi-union, multi-location talks

– React to complaint and arbitration actions

– Manage reductions in force, drug screening, discipline procedures and strikes

– Provide representation in NLRB proceedings

Responsiveness, determination and focus are what set our labor relations counsel apart from that of other law companies. We use immediate reaction, day-and-night schedule in crisis circumstances and aggressive defense of all employers’ rights.

We defend numerous employers versus class action lawsuits in which employees sue for back overtime pay-and millions of dollars in damages-claiming that under business policies the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime pay exemption no longer applies to them.

JMBM labor legal representatives can help companies avoid classification problems that lead to lawsuits by:

– Auditing existing salary policy and pay practices

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

– Making sure all exempt staff member task descriptions include management and guidance

If you as a company are faced with a wage and hour lawsuit, whether under federal law or California wage and hour statutes, we install a vigorous and reliable defense. Your JMBM lawyer will seek to reject class accreditation and employment work to secure an effective and reliable settlement that dismisses unfounded claims and safeguards your interests.

Disputes over non-compete contracts including trade secrets often pit employers against each other – especially in California, where the state’s Unfair Competition Law (Section 17200) makes it especially tough to implement non-compete terms. We’ve handled lawsuits representing both employees’ former and existing employers, and are experienced at securing and resisting TROs and permanent injunctions to secure company interests in either kind of case.