Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP is a firm with a true labor practice - not just litigators who try work cases. On a relative basis for a firm our size, we have one of the biggest employment and labor groups in California. Each of our legal representatives works closely and personally with employer clients to develop proactive compliance and dispute resolution strategies. Our company believe this one-on-one therapy is even more effective than an unwieldy group. We work with customers to assist them avoid office issues, but where controversy is unavoidable, we have actually dealt with literally hundreds of jury trials, administrative trials and appeals before courts and employment administrative agencies across the country.

JMBM is acknowledged as a Go-To Law Firm® & reg; for the top 500 business in the United States in the locations of labor litigation and labor & work law, as identified by American Lawyer Media's (ALM) annual survey of internal counsel at FORTUNE 500® & reg; business. Because labor and employment problems typically involve high stakes and extreme time pressure, our legal representatives are committed to giving companies the most instant service possible. We react without delay and without stop working, with uncomplicated suggestions from a knowledgeable lawyer who won't pass your issue off to someone else. Issues like sexual harassment and workplace violence need instant attention- and we supply it.

Employers in the middle of a dispute over an arranging drive or an unreasonable labor practice grievance rely on our aggressive and prompt action. Accountability and availability are our watchwords, and you get direct access to the person who can fix your issue or answer your concern.

One of the strengths of our labor and work group is the diversity of the employers we represent. Public and personal business in business sectors varying from standard production to innovation, clothing to aerospace and from health care to monetary services all rely on JMBM labor lawyers, regardless of the problem. Many clients have been with us 10 to 20 years-in lots of cases dealing with the exact same knowledgeable attorney who intimately comprehends their service.

Our industry-specific prevention and preparedness techniques can avoid or reduce pricey claims. We work carefully with senior executives and internal counsel to craft customized, employment efficient work policies - total with a focus on properly training supervisors and HR personnel on legal rights and commitments. Our options work to ensure compliance with nationwide and state labor laws, reduce disagreements with workers, and make the most of strategic advantage if lawsuits is necessary. We worry innovative planning and aggressive advocacy for each customer.

There are business sectors where we have special ability in handling employment matters. Many law firms depend on us for counsel on problems including staff and lawyers, and we typically encourage broker-dealers on non-compete and disciplinary controversies. Our attorneys likewise effectively represent numerous healthcare and hospitality industry clients in collective bargaining and other labor and employment issues.

Any protected class of employees-by age, race, gender, special needs, religion-could bring suit versus a company under the discrimination statues. We have successfully litigated and resolved all kinds 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 very best way to manage any claim is to prevent it from being submitted, and we provide customers reliable guidance right from the start to deal with grievances correctly and keep them from becoming lawsuits. If lawsuits is essential, our lawyers investigate completely 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 firms - 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 employment whistle blowing. We understand the requirement in such cases to demonstrate that a company's actions were proper, and in spite of the prestige that is sometimes included, we have had substantial success at revealing that company conduct was genuine and handled properly.

Whether your company currently has third celebration representation or looks for to keep a workplace without such involvement, our extremely effective labor relations counsel can be vital to assisting maintain a competitive office while decreasing conflicts and optimizing management flexibility. Employers that deal with union arranging drives depend on our assistance to:

- Maintain a favorable workplace with open interaction with all workers
- Abide by NLRB election laws
aggressive unionizing efforts without developing a "union-busting" controversy
In unionized offices, our firm is an extremely competent and responsive partner that works alongside company human resources and labor relations workers to:

- Engage in cumulative bargaining - consisting of multi-union, employment multi-location talks
- React to grievance and arbitration actions
- Manage decreases in force, drug testing, discipline procedures and strikes
- Provide representation in NLRB procedures
Responsiveness, decision and focus are what set our labor relations counsel apart from that of other law office. We provide immediate reaction, round-the-clock availability in crisis circumstances and aggressive defense of all companies' rights.

We protect lots of companies against class action lawsuits in which employees demand back overtime pay-and millions of dollars in damages-claiming that under company policies the Fair Labor employment Standards Act (FLSA) overtime pay exemption no longer applies to them.

JMBM labor attorneys can assist employers prevent category problems that lead to suits by:

- Auditing existing income policy and pay practices
- Reviewing the language of composed employment policies to ensure they comply with FLSA requirements for exempt and non-exempt employees
- Making sure all exempt worker task descriptions include management and supervision
If you as an employer are confronted with a wage and hour claim, whether under federal law or California wage and hour statutes, we install an energetic and reliable defense. Your JMBM legal representative will look for to reject class certification and work to secure an effective and effective settlement that dismisses unfounded claims and secures your interests.

Disputes over non-compete contracts including trade secrets typically pit employers against each other - especially in California, where the state's Unfair Competition Law (Section 17200) makes it specifically difficult to impose non-compete terms. We've managed litigation representing both staff members' former and present companies, and are competent at securing and withstanding TROs and long-term injunctions to protect employer interests in either kind of case.