Labor and Employment Law

KTJ is involved in every aspect of employment issues and employment litigation for our public sector clients. For example, the firm represents clients in collective bargaining negotiations, grievance arbitrations and mediation, and unfair labor practice matters arising under the National Labor Relations Act and state labor relations statutes. We also actively monitor changes in federal and state laws and judicial decisions so that employment practices and policies can be modified, as needed, to conform to the current status of the law. As part of our work, we review and update personnel policy manuals for our clients to ensure compliance with federal and state laws.

In addition, we routinely defend both private and public sector clients against individual and class actions brought in federal and state courts involving many different aspects of employment law. Examples of issues arising in recent cases include a Title VII Class Action alleging a discriminatory maternity leave policy, the dismissal of employees for cause, disability discrimination, civil rights and the First Amendment, cases involving dismissal of employees covered by policy manuals, appropriateness of a bargaining unit, allegations of unfair labor practices, wrongful discharge, the Fair Labor Standards Act, breach of contract and a covenant not to compete. Other issues that routinely arise are charges of employment discrimination, American with Disabilities Act, the Family Medical Leave Act, HIPAA and matters related to employee discipline. 

Partners with Expertise in Labor and Employment Law

For questions regarding Labor and Employment Law, please contact James P. Bartley, Michael J. Duggan, Jason Guisinger or Thomas M. Melody.