Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP is a company with a real labor practice - not just litigators who attempt work cases. On a comparative basis for a company our size, we have one of the largest work and labor groups in California. Each of our lawyers works closely and personally with company customers to develop proactive compliance and conflict resolution strategies. Our company believe this individually therapy is much more effective than an unwieldy group. We work with clients to assist them avoid workplace problems, however where debate is inevitable, we have actually handled literally numerous jury trials, administrative trials and appeals before courts and administrative firms nationwide.

JMBM is acknowledged as a Go-To Law Firm® & reg; for the leading 500 companies in the United States in the locations of labor lawsuits and labor & employment law, as identified by American Lawyer Media's (ALM) annual survey of in-house counsel at FORTUNE 500® & reg; business. Because labor and employment issues typically include high stakes and intense time pressure, our legal representatives are devoted to offering employers the most immediate service possible. We react quickly and job without stop working, with simple guidance from a knowledgeable lawyer who will not pass your problem off to somebody else. Issues like sexual harassment and office violence need instant attention- and we supply it.

Employers in the middle of a disagreement over an arranging drive or an unjust labor practice grievance rely on our aggressive and prompt action. Accountability and ease of access are our watchwords, and you get direct access to the person who can solve your problem or answer your concern.

Among the strengths of our labor and employment group is the diversity of the employers we represent. Public and personal companies in service sectors ranging from fundamental production to innovation, clothing to aerospace and from healthcare to monetary services all depend on JMBM labor attorneys, no matter the issue. Many customers have been with us 10 to 20 years-in numerous cases working with the exact same knowledgeable attorney who thoroughly comprehends their service.

Our industry-specific avoidance and readiness methods can avoid or reduce costly claims. We work carefully with senior executives and in-house counsel to craft tailored, efficient work policies - complete with an emphasis on appropriately training supervisors and HR personnel on legal rights and obligations. Our services work to make sure compliance with nationwide and state labor laws, minimize conflicts with workers, and make the most of strategic advantage if litigation is required. We stress innovative planning and aggressive advocacy for each customer.

There are service sectors where we have special ability in managing employment matters. Many law office rely on us for counsel on issues involving staff and lawyers, and we typically recommend broker-dealers on non-compete and disciplinary debates. Our attorneys likewise successfully represent many health care and hospitality industry clients in cumulative bargaining and other labor and employment issues.

Any secured class of employees-by age, race, gender, impairment, religion-could bring match versus an employer under the discrimination statues. We have actually successfully litigated and solved all types of discrimination matters brought under such work laws as the:

- Americans with Disabilities Act
- Family Medical Leave Act
- Age Discrimination in Employment Act
- Fair Labor Standards Act
- Family and Medical Leave Act
The finest method to deal with any claim is to prevent it from being filed, and we provide clients efficient assistance right from the start to handle complaints correctly and keep them from becoming lawsuits. If litigation is essential, our lawyers investigate thoroughly and prepare a strong position that can negate complainant claims.

We supply strong defense in state and federal court, in administrative actions before the Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and before all the California state companies - the Department of Labor Standards Enforcement, the Department of Fair Employment and Housing, and the Employment Development Department.

Often overlapping with discrimination problems are claims for wrongful termination, retaliatory treatment and whistle blowing. We comprehend the requirement in such cases to show that an employer's actions appertained, and in spite of the prestige that is often involved, we have had considerable success at revealing that company conduct was genuine and managed appropriately.

Whether your business currently has third celebration representation or looks for to maintain an office without such involvement, our extremely effective labor relations counsel can be essential to assisting preserve a competitive office while minimizing disputes and maximizing management versatility. Employers that deal with union organizing drives depend on our help to:

- Maintain a positive workplace with open interaction with all staff members
- Comply with NLRB election laws
- Counter aggressive unionizing efforts without developing a "union-busting" controversy
In unionized work environments, our company is a highly experienced and responsive partner that works along with company human resources and labor relations personnel to:

- Engage in cumulative bargaining - including multi-union, multi-location talks
- Respond to complaint and arbitration actions
- Manage decreases in force, drug screening, discipline proceedings and strikes
- Provide representation in NLRB proceedings
Responsiveness, determination and focus are what set our labor relations counsel apart from that of other law practice. We offer instant action, round-the-clock accessibility in crisis scenarios and aggressive defense of all employers' rights.

We safeguard numerous employers versus class action lawsuits in which employees sue for back overtime pay-and millions of dollars in damages-claiming that under company policies the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime pay exemption no longer applies to them.

JMBM labor legal representatives can assist companies prevent classification issues that result in claims by:

- Auditing existing wage policy and pay practices
- Reviewing the language of composed work policies to ensure they comply with FLSA requirements for exempt and non-exempt workers
- Ensuring all exempt staff member job descriptions involve management and supervision
If you as a company are with a wage and hour suit, whether under federal law or California wage and hour statutes, we mount a vigorous and effective defense. Your JMBM lawyer will look for to reject class certification and work to protect an effective and efficient settlement that dismisses unproven claims and safeguards your interests.

Disputes over non-compete contracts including trade secrets often pit companies versus each other - particularly in California, where the state's Unfair Competition Law (Section 17200) makes it particularly hard to implement non-compete terms. We've handled lawsuits representing both employees' previous and current companies, and are experienced at protecting and withstanding TROs and long-term injunctions to safeguard employer interests in either kind of case.