Labor & Employment
USA Guide 2024 : Ohio
Band 3
About
Provided by Calfee, Halter & Griswold LLP
Calfee’s Labor and Employment attorneys represent public/private corporations, partnerships, and sole proprietorships, unionized and non-union employers and public-sector entities. Our trial lawyers defend companies and management representatives in administrative proceedings and in court.
Employment Counseling
- Employment at-will
- Personnel policies/employee handbooks
- Employment agreements
- Discipline, discharge, personnel actions
- M&A, divestitures
- Workforce restructurings, downsizings, force reductions
- Post-employment covenants
- Employment law compliance training
Workplace Discrimination
- Title VII/state discrimination laws
- Age Discrimination and Employment Act
- Americans with Disabilities Act
- Sexual/workplace harassment
- EEOC/state agency proceedings
- Discrimination/wrongful discharge litigation
- Affirmative action plans, programs, compliance
Labor Management
- Union avoidance/defense
- Employee relations counseling
- Collective bargaining agreement negotiation
- Proceedings before the National Labor Relations Board
- Grievance counseling/arbitration
- Strike contingency planning/security operations
- Strike injunction litigation
- Ohio Public Employers' Collective Bargaining Act
- Union decertification/deauthorization
Employment Laws
- Fair labor standards act (wage/hour)
- Family and Medical Leave Act
- Whistleblower Acts
- Federal mass layoff/plant closing laws (WARN Act)
- Trade secret laws
- Fair Credit Reporting Act
- Older Workers Benefit Protection Act
- Drug testing
- Immigration Reform & Control Act
Chambers Review
Calfee, Halter & Griswold is proficient in handling a wide range of labor and employment matters. The practice is strong in cases of discrimination allegations, plant closures, the misappropriation of trade secrets and retaliation claims. It works with a range of large private companies in different sectors, from manufacturing to finance. The team also advises on breach of contract matters, wrongful dismissal claims and non-solicit agreements.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They have a very good understanding of our business. This makes our communication and resolution of issues more productive and efficient."
"Calfee bring responsiveness, an understanding of our needs, diligence, efficiency, innovation and value."
"They have a very good understanding of our business. This makes our communication and resolution of issues more productive and efficient."
"Calfee bring responsiveness, an understanding of our needs, diligence, efficiency, innovation and value."
Notable Practitioners
John Cernelich's experience includes representing employers in allegations of discrimination and breach of contract disputes, as well as advising on workforce reductions and claims of harassment.
"John is an experienced, highly competent and collaborative lawyer."
"I enjoy working with John. He is knowledgeable and gives sound advice, which I am glad to follow."
"John is an amazing person to have on our team. We are lucky to work with him."
Todd Palmer is well regarded for his expertise in traditional labor issues. He also acts on behalf of employers in discrimination litigation, breach of contract cases and the dismissal of employees, as well as advising on the labor and employment aspects of corporate transactions.
"Todd is practical and logical, and helps us get to our goals. He is decisive yet flexible to our needs."
Ranked Lawyers at
Calfee, Halter & Griswold LLP
Ohio
Members
Provided by Calfee, Halter & Griswold LLP
Abbey Kinson Brown
Christopher Ward
Colleen O'Neil
David Kaufman
Jennifer Colvin
John Mongelluzzo
Head of Department
Madeline Shanahan
Raymond Tarasuck
Ronald McMillan
Sarah Wyss
Todd Palmer
Head of Department
Industries
Provided by Calfee, Halter & Griswold LLP
Aviation
Banking, Financial Services and Insurance
Construction
Education
Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOP)
Energy and Utilities
Entertainment, Media and the Arts
Entrepreneurs and Emerging Companies
Food and Beverage
Gaming and Hospitality
Government
Health Care
International
Manufacturing and Industrial
Medical Devices, Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences
Partnerships, LLCs and Joint Ventures
Private Equity
Private and Family-Owned Businesses
Public Companies
Real Estate
Retail and Consumer Products
Software and Information Technology
Trade Associations