Labor & Employment
USA Guide 2024 : Maine
Band 1
Email address
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+1 207 774 1200About
Provided by Bernstein Shur
Bernstein Shur’s labor and employment attorneys counsel a broad range of public and private sector clients in the municipal, healthcare, education, financial services, retail, energy, non-profit and food and beverage industries. As one of the largest groups of labor and employment attorneys north of Boston, this practice also represents clients in employment litigation, administrative hearings, labor negotiations, collective bargaining, National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) work, and provides Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), benefits and executive compensation counsel and advice.
Chambers Review
Bernstein Shur has an excellent group with experience in handling a range of pure employment and labor matters, notably employee relations and union-related issues, as well as terminations, wage and hour disputes, and discrimination claims. The firm frequently represents large businesses, educational institutions, healthcare providers, and municipal and governmental bodies. It offers notable experience litigating a range of employment disputes before state and federal courts and employment agencies.
Work Highlights
- Bernstein Shur represented MaineHealth in a case filed by a former employee alleging disability discrimination and violation of the Family Medical Leave Act after being terminated for inappropriate use of her cell phone during work hours.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They have very good lawyers."
"They have very good lawyers."
Notable Practitioners
Glenn Israel is noted for his broad labor and employment practice. He regularly works with employers in FLSA litigation.
Shiloh Theberge practices in labor and employment law including employment harassment and discrimination, family and medical leave laws and disability accommodations.