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Labor & Employment | USA

Michigan

In Chambers USA, Labor - as distinct from employment – refers to the representation of corporates in their dealings with labor unions, including collective bargaining negotiations, strike avoidance and NLRB (National Labor Relations Board) proceedings. The section also covers wage and hour class and collective actions, as well as OSHA (Occupational health and safety act) and other workplace safety issues, which are also recognised in the Nationwide Occupational Safety and Health section. Employment covers litigation related to sex, race, age and national origin discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination and employment-related restrictive covenants. This section also covers non-contentious matters relating to day-to-day business issues as well as workforce restructuring, and employment issues related to mergers and takeovers. Lawyers also advise on the writing of policy handbooks for major corporates and HR training.

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Band 1

  1. Butzel Long
    Labor & Employment
    2024 | Band 1
  2. Kienbaum Hardy Viviano Pelton & Forrest, P.L.C.
    Labor & Employment
    2024 | Band 1
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Band 2

  1. Barnes & Thornburg LLP
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    Barnes & Thornburg LLP
    Labor & Employment
    2024 | Band 2 | 13 Years Ranked
    Barnes & Thornburg is a distinguished firm handling a wide range of matters for regional and national employers. It is particularly recognized for its prowess in labor relations and employment disputes as well as claims brought under the FLSA and Civil Rights Act. Its industry expertise covers chemicals and education, and it is especially well known for its work advising on traditional labor issues in the healthcare sector.
  2. Clark Hill PLC
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    Clark Hill PLC
    Labor & Employment
    2024 | Band 2 | 18 Years Ranked
    Clark Hill has a comprehensive practice capable of handling a multitude of labor and employment issues including discrimination, wrongful termination and employee benefits disputes. It frequently acts for airlines, construction companies, hospitals and medical centers. It advises executives and managers, in addition to public and private employers. Also, it is highly skilled at taking on traditional labor matters, such as collective bargaining and strike avoidance.
  3. Miller, Canfield, Paddock and Stone, P.L.C.
    2
    Miller, Canfield, Paddock and Stone, P.L.C.
    Labor & Employment
    2024 | Band 2 | 18 Years Ranked
    Miller, Canfield, Paddock and Stone offers broad traditional labor law and employment services to public and private sector clients, with particular activity for prominent automotive companies, nonprofits and healthcare organizations. It exhibits considerable strength in FMLA and ERISA benefits litigation and counseling. It is also skilled at taking on collective bargaining mandates and other union-related matters.
  4. Varnum LLP
    Labor & Employment
    2024 | Band 2
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Band 3

  1. Bodman PLC
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    Bodman PLC
    Labor & Employment
    2024 | Band 3 | 17 Years Ranked
    Bodman has a well-regarded practice representing clients such as banking institutions, charitable organizations and government entities in a variety of labor and employment cases. Particular strengths include equal employment opportunity actions, labor negotiations and employee benefits work. It is especially known for advising healthcare, religious and educational entities.
  2. Dickinson Wright PLLC
    3
    Dickinson Wright PLLC
    Labor & Employment
    2024 | Band 3 | 18 Years Ranked
    Dickinson Wright has a broad practice known for its expert handling of labor and employment, employee benefits and immigration issues for a diverse client roster. It frequently advises clients in the public and private sectors on labor relations, health and retirement plans, and health and safety compliance. It regularly acts for public and private businesses in the healthcare, automotive, retail, and food and drink industries.
  3. Fisher Phillips
    3
    Fisher Phillips
    Labor & Employment
    2024 | Band 3 | 18 Years Ranked
    Fisher Phillips is a national labor and employment specialist with a growing presence in Michigan. It regularly appears before the EEOC and DOL, as well as state and federal courts, in an array of labor and employment disputes. It is well known for its work engaging in negotiations with unions and is also skilled at taking on immigration-related matters. It acts for local and national employers in the automotive, manufacturing, healthcare and media industries.
  4. Honigman LLP
    3
    Honigman LLP
    Labor & Employment
    2024 | Band 3 | 16 Years Ranked
    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.
  5. Jackson Lewis P.C.
    3
    Jackson Lewis P.C.
    Labor & Employment
    2024 | Band 3 | 8 Years Ranked
    Jackson Lewis is a well-established national labor and employment boutique with offices in both Detroit and Grand Rapids. Its Michigan team is well acquainted with the needs of clients in the automotive sector, and offers considerable expertise in regard to discrimination and workplace harassment claims. It is also highly experienced in labor work, including collective bargaining matters and NLRB proceedings.
  6. Littler Mendelson, PC
    3
    Littler Mendelson, PC
    Labor & Employment
    2024 | Band 3 | 3 Years Ranked
    Littler Mendelson is a national labor and employment firm highlighted for its expertise in representing clients in complex employment disputes, including discrimination and harassment claims. The team is also adept at handling class actions and jury trials. Expertise spans the retail, manufacturing and public industry sectors.
  7. Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, PC
    3
    Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, PC
    Labor & Employment
    2024 | Band 3 | 12 Years Ranked
    Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart is a respected full-service labor and employment practice with comprehensive resources across an extensive network of national and international offices. It demonstrates noteworthy skill in traditional labor law issues and FLSA and FMLA lawsuits. It works closely with small to medium-sized enterprises as well as larger employers, with attorneys frequently acting as interim on-site employment counsel.
  8. Dykema Gossett PLLC
    Labor & Employment
    2024 | Band 3