Labor & Employment
USA Guide 2024 : Nebraska
Band 2
About
Provided by Woods Aitken LLP
Avoiding litigation is a top priority for Woods Aitken’s labor and employment attorneys. We help our clients prevent employment claims and advise on HR strategies that will result in a sound defense position should a claim occur. For over 50 years Woods Aitken’s labor and employment attorneys have represented local, regional, and national businesses in a broad spectrum of industries.
Human Resource Consulting & Training
Employee Handbook
Employment Law Audits
Employee Surveys
Hiring Procedures
Internal Investigations
Psychological Testing
Dismissal Procedures
Downsizing Planning
Drug/Alcohol Testing
OSHA Compliance
Wage-Hour Compliance
ADA Compliance
Separation Agreements
Service Letters
Sexual Harassment Policies
Management Testing
Immigration
Employment Litigation
Employment Litigation
Age Discrimination
Race Discrimination
National Origin Discrimination
Sex Discrimination
Sexual Harassment
Pregnancy Discrimination
Employee Benefits
Disability Discrimination
FMLA
Equal Pay
Fair Labor Standards Act
OSHA
Retaliation
Employment Contracts
Covenants Not to Compete
Wrongful Discharge Employment Torts
EEOC and State Commission Disputes
Unemployment Compensation
Labor Relations
NLRB Proceedings
Unfair Labor Practices
Elections
Union Awareness
Union Organizing
Campaigns
Union Decertification
Collective Bargaining
Agreement Negotiations
Strikes
Lockouts
Picketing and Hand billing
Preemption of State Regulations
Judicial Review & Enforcement
Public Sector
Successorship Issues
Chambers Review
Woods Aitken LLP is active in advising a broad range of clients from the manufacturing, healthcare and telecommunications sectors, as well as those in the public sector. Offers noteworthy expertise across the full spectrum of employment matters, including HR counseling, employment litigation and traditional labor law. Has deep experience advising clients on discrimination and retaliation cases in particular. Regularly negotiates first and replacement collective bargaining agreements on behalf of employers.
Work Highlights
- Woods Aitken LLP advised the Lincoln Independent Business Association on employment law matters and employment contracts.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Woods Aitken has a very knowledgeable team that provides excellent legal advice and guidance."
"Woods Aitken is a trusted adviser and very responsive. Team availability is high with timely responses to questions and requests."
"The team gives great legal advice on complicated situations."
"Woods Aitken has a very knowledgeable team that provides excellent legal advice and guidance."
"Woods Aitken is a trusted adviser and very responsive. Team availability is high with timely responses to questions and requests."
"The team gives great legal advice on complicated situations."
Notable Practitioners
Pamela Bourne is highly respected for her representation of clients in harassment, discrimination and disciplinary issues. She also regularly handles noncontentious matters such as I-9 compliance, noncompete agreements and employment contracts.
"She is very detail-oriented and offers guidance and advice with sound judgment."
"Pam is an outstanding employment law attorney. Her understanding of employment law and navigating the complexities is excellent."
"Pam is very knowledgeable and able to answer all of our questions."
Jerry Pigsley advises on collective bargaining negotiations, discrimination cases and HR matters. He regularly represents government entities, cities, contractors and business groups, and also has experience advising on termination disputes.
"Jerry provides outstanding support regarding employment law situations."
Erin Ebeler is a strong litigator with experience acting on a range of employment matters. Her practice includes advising on avoiding employment claims and handling discrimination litigation.
"Erin is very knowledgeable and thorough."
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