Labor
Our labor attorneys work with our clients in all aspects of Labor Relations and Labor Litigation. Our attorneys work with our non-unionized clients to maintain union-free workplaces by developing employment practices to help keep unions out and by aggressively responding to any union's attempts to organize our clients' workforces. Walter & Haverfield attorneys also work with our unionized clients to conduct cost-effective collective bargaining negotiations and to effectively administer collective bargaining agreements. Our attorneys are also experienced in representing employers in defense of claims at the NLRB and at labor arbitrations.- Labor arbitration
- "Union-free" workplace guidance
- Union election campaign advice and planning
- Collective bargaining
- Strike management
Employment
Proper management of the workforce is essential for our clients' success. Walter & Haverfield's attorneys recognize the importance of this and the importance of proactively working with our clients to effectively and efficiently manage their workforces. Walter & Haverfield's Employment attorneys represent employers in all aspects of the myriad of issues which confront management on a daily basis.Our proactive employment attorneys counsel employers on all employment laws and regulations including Title VII, ADA, ADEA, FMLA, OSHA, and WARN and state fair employment practices laws. This proactive approach helps our clients avoid the costs and uncertainty of litigation and trials. Our Employment attorneys help our clients effectively manage their workforces through drafting, implementation and management of employment practices, policies and handbooks to comply with the numerous federal, state and local laws and regulations that govern the employment relationship. Walter & Haverfield's attorneys are experienced in the defense of discrimination claims filed by current or former employees at administrative agencies such as the EEOC, OCRC, and Department of Labor.
When litigation cannot be avoided, our Employment attorneys defend our clients in a cost-effective manner. Our attorneys develop an aggressive strategy to defend each lawsuit and develop cost and risk determinations at each step of the litigation so our clients can make the best decision for their business.
Walter & Haverfield's attorneys represent our clients in a number of other employment-related areas which affect our clients' businesses. Our attorneys are experienced advocates for our state-funded and self-insured clients in workers compensation matters at all administrative and court levels. Our attorneys also counsel our clients, and defend them in litigation, on employee benefits, ERISA, and related matters. Walter & Haverfield's attorneys counsel and defend our clients on OSHA issues and citations as well as on reductions-in-force and the WARN Act.
Specific areas of expertise include:
- Defense against discrimination, wrongful discharge and other employee claims
- Design, review and implementation of personnel policies and procedures
- Discipline and discharge advice
- Equal employment opportunity planning and compliance
- Compliance with minimum wage, overtime and related compensation laws
Labor and Employment Law Seminars
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Recent NewsAugust 2010In his article, "Ohio Supreme Court: Employers Are Not Required to Grant Maternity Leave," posted on-line in the HR publication, TLNT, Morris L. Hawk discussed the Court's recent decision and its impact upon employers in the case of McFee v. Nursing Care Mgt. of Am., Inc. July 2010In an online article published by TLNT, titled "ENDA is Coming - and Employers Need to Start Thinking About it Now," Bill Hanna discussed the potential ramifications for employers should Congress pass the pending Employment Non-Discrimination Act. June 2010In her article, "New Initiatives Mean More Employee Complaints, More Employer Burdens," which appeared in the new online publication, TLNT, Patricia F. Weisberg discussed several new programs initiated by the U.S. Department of Labor and commented upon their implications for employers. May 2010Michael Schmeltzer cautioned employers about terminating an injured employee under the auspices of a "no restrictions" policy in his article, "Understand the Pitfalls of Dismissing Injured Employees," which has been archived by Workplace HR & Safety in its "HR Email Report." April 2010In the on-line publication, Workforce Management, Patricia F. Weisberg addressed some of the challenges facing employers when deciding whether to implement "voluntary" wellness programs in the workplace, in her article, "Wellness Programs: Legal Requirements and Risks." March 2010Patricia F. Weisberg and Todd Hunt provided a "Municipal Employment Law Overview" to the attendees at the Ohio Municipal Attorneys Association's 2010 Spring Municipal Civil Seminar, held on March 5, 2010 in Dublin, Ohio. February 2010Patricia F. Weisberg and Todd Hunt provided a "Municipal Employment Law Update" to the attendees at the 2010 Annual Presidents Day Municipal Law Seminar, hosted by the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association. December 2009Crain's Cleveland Business, "The Interview," (re: employers' potential liability at holiday parties) by Patricia Weisberg
Christine Cossler explained how well-developed management training programs can enhance a company’s opportunity for success in her article, “Training - Your Best Friend or Worst Enemy?,” which appeared in the on-line publication, Manufacturing.Net. April 2009 In the article, "Be wary of free choice act ramifications," published in Crain's Cleveland Business, Marc Bloch reflected upon the impact of the 1984 Ohio Collective Bargaining Act and its potential parallels with the proposed federal Employee Free Choice Act. February 2009
Eric Johnson's article, "Dusting Off the Employee Handbook," discusses the need to keep your company manuals up to date due to the constant changes in employment laws. January 2009In the article, "Family leave act adds military components," published in Crain's Cleveland Business in its issue of January 26-February 1, 2009, Patricia Weisberg commented on how employers and health care providers may be affected by recent changes to the federal Family Medical Leave Act. January 2009Patricia Weisberg is quoted in the January 20, 2009 issue of USA Today in the article, "Firms offer healthy motivation." More »» |
Recent PublicationsJuly 2010 - "DOL Issues A Fact Sheet on Breaks for Nursing Mothers," by Nancy A. Noall and Michael Schmeltzer June 2010 - "The Ohio Supreme Court Rules That Employers Are Not Required to Grant Maternity Leave to Pregnant Employees," by Morris L. Hawk June 2010 - "Employees Injured Off-Site and On Breaks May Still Be Entitled To Workers' Compensation Benefits," by Michael Schmeltzer June 2010 - "Child Labor Revised Regulations Effective July 2010," by Patricia F. Weisberg May 2010 - "You're HIREd! New Law Provides Tax Benefits for Hiring Unemployed Workers," by Susan R. Hartung May 2010 - "Unpaid Internships: Are They Legal?" April 2010 - "COBRA Subsidy Extended - Again - Through May 31, 2010" April 2010 - "The Ohio Supreme Court Upholds Statute Limiting Intentional Tort Lawsuits" April 2010 - "Breastfeeding Moms Given Federal Protection in the Workplace" March 2010 - "COBRA Subsidy: Clarification of the March 2010 Extension" March 2010 - "COBRA Subsidy Extended Through March 31, 2010" February 2010 - "Employers Must Exercise Caution When Applying Their Policies to Employees with Any History of Illness, Injury or Serious Medical Conditions" January 2010 - "Gender-Specific Vulgarities Sufficient To Establish A Claim For Sexual Harassment Even If The Comments Are Not Directed At Plaintiff" January 2010 - Recent Updates on COBRA Subsidy Extensions December 2009 - COBRA Subsidy Extended Through February 28, 2010 December 2009 - The NLRB's Definition of a "Perfectly Clear" Successor Is Often Quite Murky December 2009 - Ohio's Minimum Wage Won't Rise in 2010 November 2009 - More Changes in the FMLA October 2009 - EEOC Releases New Equal Employment Opportunity Poster October 2009 - Employers Can't Contract Away Liability for Discriminatory Acts September 25, 2009 - "EEOC Publishes Proposed Rules Implementing the Amendments to the Americans with Disabilities Act" September 21, 2009 - EEOC Slaps Employers with Lawsuits for Failing to Alter Medical Leave and Termination Policies for Disabled Employees August 2009 - Breast-feeding Moms Have to Follow the Rules at Work April 2009 - Be Wary of Free Choice Act Ramifications April 2009 - IRS Issues Guidance Regarding Meaning of "Involuntary Termination" for Purposes of the COBRA Premium Reduction. April 2009 - United States Supreme Court Upholds Arbitration Clause In Collective Bargaining Agreements For Age Discrimination Claims March 2009 - Government-Imposed Union Contracts: The Real Threat of the Employee Free Choice Act and What Employers Can Do to Protect Themselves. February 2009 - New COBRA Continuation Subsidy January 2009 - Revised FMLA Regulations Require New Practices January 2009Patricia Weisberg discussed the laws and regulations governing minors in the workplace in the article, "Teen Employment: Laws and Regulations That Parents Should Know," published in the Winter, 2009 issue of Your Teen magazine. January 2009Patricia Weisberg discussed the laws and regulations governing minors in the workplace in the article, "Teen Employment: Laws and Regulations That Parents Should Know," published in the Winter, 2009 issue of Your Teen magazine. Most recent practice-related publications title would appear here. Most recent practice-related publications title would appear here. Most recent practice-related publications title would appear here. More »» |
