Labor & Employment Law

Representing unions, employers, employees, and working families is at the heart of what we do.

Labor and employment law can be confusing and complicated, leaving many people to feel that they have nowhere to turn. Your business, employment, and your livelihood are too important to risk.

Labor Law

The attorneys at White Schneider provide legal counsel on labor issues for a wide variety of clients such as K-12 teachers, college professors, bus drivers, janitors, doctors, nurses, therapists, law enforcement, state civil services workers, attorneys, and small businesses. When employment, benefits, or licenses are on the line, we fight on your behalf and make sure that employers and agencies follow the rules.

The types of labor issues and disputes we handle often involve:

• Contract Negotiation and Maintenance
• Unfair Labor Practices
• Grievance and Employment Arbitration
• Fact-Finding and Act 312 Arbitration
• Union Elections
• Disciplinary Actions and Termination
• Teacher Tenure
• Education Issues
• Retirement Benefits
• Unit Clarification Petitions
• Duty of Fair Representation Charges

On any given day, you’ll find us in state and federal courts as well as hearings before administrative agencies such as the Michigan Employment Relations Commission, State Teacher Tenure Commission, National Labor Relations Board, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, U.S. Department of Labor Wage & Hour Division, State Bureau of Professional Licensing, Unemployment Insurance Agency, and the Michigan Civil Service Commission.

Employment Law

For many hard-working people, employment income and benefits provide security and stability for oneself and one’s family. When a dispute threatens your business, livelihood, or wellbeing, you need lawyers who will look out for your best interests and help you pursue and defend your rights.

We represent our clients in a broad range of employment matters including:

• Wrongful Termination and Wrongful Discharge
• Workplace Discrimination
• Sexual Harassment
• Whistleblower Claims
• Americans With Disabilities Act Violations
• Family & Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Issues
• Employment Contracts
• Separation and Severance Agreements
• Non-Competition Agreements
• Trade Secrets
• Unemployment Claims and Appeals
• Professional Licensing and Certification
• Fair Labor Standards Act Claims and Compliance
• Unpaid Overtime and Commissions

We counsel individuals and businesses at every stage of the employment relationship to ensure full compliance with state and federal laws.