Labor & Employment
USA Guide 2024 : Delaware
Band 3
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Provided by Morris James LLP
The Morris James Employment Law Group represents employers in all aspects of the management-workforce relationship, including labor negotiations, risk management, preventative counseling and on-site training, and litigation.
Collective Bargaining Agreements
We have particular strength in matters related to collective bargaining agreements, including the negotiation, interpretation, and application of these agreements, as well as in representing employer-clients in arbitration hearings.
Employer Defense
Morris James defends employer interests in matters of alleged discrimination, retaliation, wrongful discharge, enforcement and defense of non-compete agreements, ERISA, wage and hour, and general employment matters, as well as defends constitutional claims, and other matters on behalf of public employers.
State and Federal Representation
Our attorneys routinely appear on behalf of clients before Delaware’s state and federal trial and appellate courts, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Public Employment Relations Board (PERB), the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), the U.S. and Delaware Departments of Labor, and all other State and Federal administrative tribunals and hearing bodies.
Chambers Review
Morris James LLP is a highly experienced group with a strong track record for its work on behalf of clients in the education sector. It regularly advises on collective bargaining issues and labor arbitrations, and is additionally noted for its expertise in discrimination claims and civil rights litigation, including constitutional claims. The firm is also engaged to handle disputes with regard to post-employment restrictions. It has additional expertise counseling employers on compliance matters.
Notable Practitioners
James McMackin is a respected employment litigator and counselor with significant experience acting for school districts and other education-sector clients. He offers expertise in a range of matters including discrimination claims and trade secrets litigation.
"He is a confident litigator."
Allyson Britton comes highly recommended for her representation of employers in high-stakes litigation, and is also frequently sought out to provide training on labor and employment issues.
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