Labor & Employment
USA Guide 2024 : Kansas
Band 1
Contact number
816-423-2500Chambers Review
The Kansas-based team at Jackson Lewis is known for its work with national and regional clients in discrimination, wrongful discharge and harassment matters. It has deep strengths in labor relations issues such as collective bargaining negotiations, representation before the National Labor Relations Board and union avoidance. The firm is able to handle high-value work spanning jurisdictions throughout the USA. The group has particular expertise in sectors such as healthcare, manufacturing and hospitality.
Work Highlights
- Jackson Lewis assisted OneDigital in representing one of its clients with a tax controversy with the Internal Revenue Service. The dispute related to the client’s provision and reporting of required group health insurance coverage for employees, as mandated under the Affordable Care Act of 2010.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The attorneys we work with are professional, knowledgeable and responsive."
"I am always impressed with the team's expertise in the areas of labor and employment."
"The attorneys we work with are professional, knowledgeable and responsive."
"I am always impressed with the team's expertise in the areas of labor and employment."
Notable Practitioners
Jeffery Place has considerable experience handling union arbitrations and collective bargaining agreement matters.
"Jeff is a great partner. He's approachable and knowledgeable."
"He is very responsive and effective. The results are exactly what we need. He handles matters efficiently and well."
Karen Glickstein is held in particularly high esteem for her expertise in contentious matters, with an array of major employers calling on her to defend discrimination, retaliation and whistle-blower claims.