Labor & Employment
The Boardman Clark Labor and Employment Law Group provides a full range of services for its private and public sector employer clients. Because of our size and state-wide presence, we have the knowledge, expertise, experience and capability to serve and meet our clients’ needs, regardless of size, location or union status.
As employment counselors, we prefer to focus on helping our clients avoid problems before they develop, but we are also experienced litigators, skilled in the efficient and practical resolution of legal disputes once they arise.
Hiring
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Employment Applications/Interviewing
Advising on the interview process and related documents
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Hiring Documents
Including drafting and review of offer letters and employment contracts
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Background Checks
Advising on compliant background check practices
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Agreements
Including non-solicitation, non-disclosure, and non-compete agreements
Complying with Employment Immigration
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Employment-Based Visas
Including preparing and filing visa applications for H-1B, TN, and other visas
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I-9 Compliance
Advising on completing Form I-9 and assisting with agency worksite enforcement
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Social Security No-Match Letters
Including meeting with employees to address these issues
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Workplace Audits and Investigations
Advising on federal law compliance and threats of government action or investigation
Policies & Training
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Training
Including seminars, presentations and legal updates for leaders, HR professionals, managers and workforces
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Employee Handbooks
Review and drafting policies and handbooks
Managing
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Compliance with Laws and Regulations
Including FMLA, ADA , FLSA, HIPAA, ERISA, OSHA, Title VII, and the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act
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Audits
Advising on HR and employment-related audits
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Labor Unions
Advising on union organizing, elections and negotiation of collective bargaining agreements
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Evaluating, Supervising, and Disciplining
Counseling on key stages in managing employee performance and conduct issues
Separating
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Terminations
Counseling on termination decisions and related matters
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Post-Employment Benefits
COBRA and unemployment compensation
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Agreements
Including negotiating, drafting, and reviewing separation agreements
Advocating
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Substantive Discrimination
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Statutory Rights (FMLA, FLSA)
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Worker's Compensation/Unemployment Insurance
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Employee Contracts
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Federal and State Court Litigation
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Litigation Before Employment Agencies
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Union Grievances and Unfair Labor Practice Litigation
