Labor & Employment
USA Guide 2024 : Michigan
Band 3
About
Provided by Honigman LLP
Honigman's Labor and Employment department is recognized for its breadth of capability, level of responsiveness, and ability to appreciate and meet client objectives. Serving both U.S. and foreign clients, we provide comprehensive counseling, strategic planning, and litigation services to a wide variety of industries.
We focus on gaining a clear understanding of the full context of each client’s situation and then on developing strategies to protect their interests and meet their business goals.
Our emphasis is on helping clients avoid and reduce exposure to employment claims. We function as full-service human resources counselors, assisting clients with federal, state, and labor law local compliance issues. We also provide workplace training on employment law, audit existing employment practices, and help clients to establish operations and good practices across the country during expansions. We regularly counsel clients on traditional labor issues as well, including union avoidance and collective bargaining agreements.
Beyond day-to-day counseling, we are known for our expertise advising clients on transactions of varying levels of complexity. We review deal agreements and diligence and help clients analyze and price employment law risks. We also negotiate executive and officer employment agreements and incentive arrangements, help transition key executive relationships, and assist with post-closing employee onboarding issues.
Chambers Review
Honigman is particularly strong on traditional labor law, advising clients on issues relating to union avoidance and negotiations as well as wage and hour disputes. It also handles employment litigation relating to claims for discrimination and noncompete issues. It has notable experience representing clients in the hospitality sector.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They are the experts in the field. If we stump them with a question they usually find the answer and get back to us immediately."
"They are the experts in the field. If we stump them with a question they usually find the answer and get back to us immediately."
Notable Practitioners
Department chair Sean Crotty's practice covers both contentious and noncontentious employment matters. He defends employers against claims brought under federal and state laws as well as providing compliance and due diligence advice.
"Sean Crotty is incredibly responsive and regularly demonstrates superior judgment."
"Sean has been so wonderful to work with. He's always helpful and responsive. He's always our first point of contact when we need legal advice."