Labor & Employment

Employers facing challenges posed by the complex, rapidly changing network of laws governing labor and employment can find all of the resources needed to meet them at Nixon Peabody. Our practice is a comprehensive, “one-stop shop” for advice, strategic planning, training, preventive action, alternative dispute resolution, and litigation. We are available around the clock to provide services in all areas of labor and employment law, including:

  • Wrongful discharge and discrimination litigation
  • Wage-hour matters
  • Labor/management relations
  • OSHA
  • Employment class actions
  • ERISA litigation
  • ERISA and employee benefits
  • Executive compensation
  • ADA Title III access
  • Workplace training
  • Preventing workplace violence
  • Noncompete litigation
  • Whistleblower claims
  • Alternative dispute resolution
  • Employment law audits
  • International labor and employment

Keeping clients informed

Employers must respond rapidly to new challenges in this dynamic area of law, so we keep our clients well-informed of legislative, regulatory, and judicial developments by publishing alerts and conducting frequent briefings.

Preventing and resolving disputes

Litigation can be costly, time consuming, and damaging to employee relations, so we emphasize dispute prevention and work with clients to evaluate the potential of alternative dispute resolution (ADR). We have substantial experience representing clients in administrative hearings, arbitrations, and mediations, and our lawyers are trained in the most current ADR techniques. If clients have questions about a potential termination, a collective bargaining agreement, a workplace injury, or any other employment law issue, we are available 24/7 to respond to it.

Litigation

When employment litigation is necessary, we have the skills and experience to defend employers in virtually every forum in which cases may be brought. Many of our litigators are recognized leaders in the field and are included in Chambers USA and Best Lawyers in America. Our experience includes litigating complex class actions, multijurisdiction cases, and single-plaintiff wrongful discharge and discrimination cases.

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