John counsels employers on all aspects of labor-management relations, and regularly appears before federal and state courts and government agencies throughout the country to represent companies in lawsuits involving claims of:
- discrimination
- harassment
- retaliation
- wrongful discharge
- breach of contract
- minimum wage, prevailing wage, and overtime violations
- breach of non-compete/non-solicitation agreements
- disclosure of confidential information and trade secrets
- unpaid bonuses and commissions
A significant part of John’s practice involves counseling employers on day-to-day employment issues, such as: equal employment opportunity compliance; discipline and discharge; employee disabilities and leaves of absence under the Family and Medical Leave Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and state laws; drafting employment, non-compete, and separation agreements; complying with the Fair Labor Standards Act and state wage and hour laws; mass layoffs/plant closings under the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act; drafting handbooks and other workplace policies; and structuring bonus/commission plans and independent contractor relationships.
John also handles collective bargaining agreement and project labor agreement negotiation and administration, which includes representing companies in labor arbitrations, jurisdictional disputes, strike contingency planning, and proceedings before the National Labor Relations Board.
Additionally, he represents private developers and construction companies in negotiating commercial contracts, litigating contract disputes, and structuring double-breasted operations and subcontractor relationships.
John represents clients in a variety of industries, including:
- pharmaceutical
- computer software, internet and technology
- hospitality and gaming
- land development and construction
- printing
- real estate management
- apparel
- manufacturing
- health care
A frequent author and lecturer, John routinely presents on various employment and construction law issues.
10 Workplace Agreements Employers Can Use to Protect Their Business -- Are You Protected?
In today's economic environment, it is more critical than ever for employers to protect themselves by "getting it in writing" when it comes to workplace agreements. A properly drafted workplace agreement can help avoid the misunderstandings and ambiguities that can lead to employment-related litigation. This booklet provides a glimpse into the benefits of 10 different types of workplace agreements and outlines the types of provisions that should be contained in each.
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