Recent Cases

Our firm regularly represents employers in the following employment areas:

Employment-Related Litigation

Our firm regularly litigates a variety of employment-related disputes, including alleged violations of the Michigan and federal anti-discrimination statutes, wage and hour laws, wrongful discharge claims, employee benefit claims, employee contract disputes, and "covenants not to compete" litigation.

Administrative Agency Proceedings

Our firm can represent employers before public agencies such as the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Michigan Department of Civil Rights, the U.S. Department of Labor, National Labor Relations Board, Michigan Employment Relations Commission, and Michigan Unemployment Agency.

Counseling and Advice

Preventive counseling is the most cost-effective legal service available.  With the preventive counseling we provide, most employment-related disputes could be thwarted well before they have the chance to occur.  However, most people are not aware of or prefer not to think about the myriad of laws that could affect the employment relationship.  We can help you understand your rights and responsibilities, which will allow you to avoid costly litigation.

Handbook Drafting and Review

Handbooks are a necessary tool to help employers describe to employees their rights and responsibilities in the employment relationship.  We draft and review handbooks and employment policies on a regular basis.

Severance Agreements, Discharges

We have substantial experience drafting and negotiating severance agreements relating to the termination of the employment of employees, from entry-level employees to presidents of major corporations.