Labor & Employment
USA Guide 2024 : Oregon
Band 3
Contact number
+1 503 221 1440About
Provided by Tonkon Torp LLP
Our Labor & Employment group works with businesses to manage employee relations, protect competitive positions, deal with union activity, and defend employment litigation. We help companies large and small comply with local, state, and federal employment laws, minimizing exposure to litigation. We identify problem areas in the workplace, develop policies and procedures to address those problems, and train management and employees to prevent costly disputes. When workplace disputes do escalate, we assist in resolving them out of court, at trial, and on appeal.
Our counseling and training programs cover: harassment, discrimination, retaliation, wage and hour practices, state and federal leave, the ADA/reasonable accommodations, employment hiring and discharge, OSHA/workplace safety, non-compete, non-solicitation, and non-disclosure agreements, employment contracts, executive compensation and employee benefits, employee handbooks, affirmative action plans, and more.
Chambers Review
Tonkon Torp has a robust and respected labor and employment practice. The team has expertise in defending employment litigation, especially around harassment and discrimination, as well as class actions and wage-and-hour claims. The department also offers fine labor expertise, with experience acting for clients in matters involving the NLRB, while also retaining BOLI claim expertise. The team offers assistance on employee benefits. Tonkon Torp acts for a wide range of clients, with particular activity acting on behalf of companies in the insurance and healthcare sectors.
Work Highlights
- Tonkon Torp has handled litigation and pre-litigation matters for Providence Health & Services including on retaliation, discrimination, and medical leave issues.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Labor and employment cases are always fraught with complexities. Tonkon has done a good job responding to and managing these complexities."
"Labor and employment cases are always fraught with complexities. Tonkon has done a good job responding to and managing these complexities."
Notable Practitioners
Robert Carey is well equipped to handle labor arbitration and employment litigation, as well as non-contentious matters such as collective bargaining.
"Robert is an excellent lawyer."
Clay Creps provides counsel to employers on various concerns, ranging from workplace discrimination and retaliation to medical leave. His practice also includes traditional labor law concerns.
"Clay is a strong practitioner."
Kristin Moore assists with collective bargaining and other union issues. She also represents employers in wage and hour and discrimination claims.
"Kristin is a great partner on labor and employment matters. She takes the time to understand fully all the facts, legal issues and business objectives and then develop an effective strategy."
Megan Reuther is noted for her strength in handling complex matters on behalf of employers. She demonstrates her ability to handle issues concerning collective bargaining, discrimination claims and wage-and-hour claims.
"Megan is fantastic to work with."
Jordan Jeter is recognized as a top associate in the market. She has experience in class actions, whistle-blower proceedings and discrimination cases, as well as labor issues.
Ranked Lawyers at
Tonkon Torp LLP
Oregon
Members
Provided by Tonkon Torp LLP
Blerina Kotori
Christopher Morehead
Head of Department
Megan Reuther