DEDICATED TO LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT LAW FOR ALMOST HALF A CENTURY

If a matter involves the employer - employee relationship, we are not only equipped to handle it, we bring years of experience to bear. For most clients, we provide ongoing advisory services in every aspect of labor and employment law. Our intent is to help the client avoid problems, but, if they arise, to provide knowledgeable, cost efficient representation to achieve a desired resolution.

We are a professional corporation and practice before all labor and employment-related agencies as well as state and federal courts. Representatives of management turn to McMahon Berger for assistance in a wide range of labor and employment law issues, including:

• Litigation under all labor and employment statutes including class actions under Title VII, ADA, ADEA, and FLSA before both trial courts and appellate courts up to and including the United States Supreme Court.
• Litigation of wrongful discharge and employment tort claims.
• Investigation and advising on discrimination law issues, including sexual harassment.
• Preparation and counseling in regard to employee handbooks and company rules.
• Compliance with wage and hour, veteran reemployment, FMLA and other similar laws administered by the Department of Labor.
• Representation of companies in unfair labor practice proceedings before the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB).
• Representation of clients before the National Mediation Board (NMB).
• Advice on health and safety issues including OSHA and MSHA requirements.
• Negotiation of collective bargaining agreements.
• Consultation on labor and employment issues related to the sale of a business, work relocations, mergers and acquisitions.
• Representation of clients in arbitration hearings.
• Consultation on design and implementation of employee benefit plans and compliance with IRS, DOL and PBGC requirements.
• ERISA litigation including benefit claim disputes, ERISA preemption matters and alleged breaches of fiduciary responsibility.
• Immigration matters.
• Resolution of with state wage and employment related issues, including unemployment compensation.
• Section 301 litigation, including breach of contract/duty of fair representation claims.
• Defense of class actions.

While many law firms have come into the labor and employment area only recently, at McMahon, Berger we have concentrated our practice on these issues for more than 50 years. By focusing exclusively on labor and employment issues, our firm has developed unparalleled expertise and an unmatched track record.