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Employment Law

Employment Litigation and Counseling:  Butler Rubin attorneys have nationwide experience representing corporate, not-for-profit and individual clients in labor and employment matters before federal and state courts, the Equal Opportunity Commission, the National Labor Relations Board, the Department of Labor, other local, federal and state agencies, and in mediations and arbitrations.  Our attorneys are dedicated to early case management, implement efficient and effective litigation strategies and are experienced in resolving all types of employment issues including:

Discrimination, Harassment, Retaliation, Wrongful Termination Litigation  

·         Age, sex, race, religious, national origin, sexual orientation, and other types of discrimination and harassment under federal and state laws

·         Retaliation and wrongful termination, including whistleblower claims

·         Americans With Disabilities Act claims

·         Family & Medical Leave Act and state law leave claims

·         WARN Act

·         OSHA compliance

·         State law tort claims

Employment Class Action Litigation

·         Fair Labor Standards Act collective actions

·         ERISA, Title VII, disparate treatment, adverse impact

·         ADEA class actions

ERISA Litigation

·         Pension plan modification and termination

·         Benefit claims

·         Employment law and benefits plan claims

·         Fiduciary issues

Unfair Competition, Restrictive Covenants, and Trade Secrets

·         TROs and preliminary injunctions

·         Breach of employment agreements

·         Wrongful disclosure of trade secrets and other confidential information

·         Non-compete, non-solicitation agreement enforcement

Whistleblower Matters

·         Internal and on-site investigations of whistleblower claims

·         Sarbanes-Oxley Act

·         Air 21 claims

 Traditional Labor Law

·         Corporate campaign strategy and response

·         Union unfair labor practice charges

·         Unit determination matters

Employment Counseling

·         Analyze and draft client personnel policies and employee handbooks

·         Due diligence in acquisitions, mergers, divestitures, restructurings, and reductions-in-force 

·         Evaluate and implement decisions regarding hirings, layoffs, and terminations, including WARN Act analysis and severance agreements

·         Negotiate executive employment, severance, and change-in-control agreements

·         Conduct on-site training on preventive steps and programs to minimize litigation risk and improve workplace relations

·         Develop affirmative actions plans, including government contract compliance and audit matters

·         Investigate harassment claims and advise on appropriate remedial action.

Representative matters and client references are available upon request.