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Labor & Employment

About

Provided by Calfee, Halter & Griswold LLP

Calfee’s Labor and Employment attorneys represent public/private corporations, partnerships, and sole proprietorships, unionized and non-union employers and public-sector entities. Our trial lawyers defend companies and management representatives in administrative proceedings and in court.

Employment Counseling

  • ​Employment at-will
  • Personnel policies/employee handbooks
  • Employment agreements
  • Discipline, discharge, personnel actions
  • M&A, divestitures
  • Workforce restructurings, downsizings, force reductions
  • Post-employment covenants
  • Employment law compliance training

Workplace Discrimination 

  • ​Title VII/state discrimination laws
  • Age Discrimination and Employment Act
  • Americans with Disabilities Act
  • Sexual/workplace harassment
  • EEOC/state agency proceedings
  • Discrimination/wrongful discharge litigation
  • Affirmative action plans, programs, compliance

Labor Management

  • ​Union avoidance/defense
  • Employee relations counseling
  • Collective bargaining agreement negotiation
  • Proceedings before the National Labor Relations Board
  • Grievance counseling/arbitration
  • Strike contingency planning/security operations
  • Strike injunction litigation
  • Ohio Public Employers' Collective Bargaining Act
  • Union decertification/deauthorization 

Employment Laws

  • Fair labor standards act (wage/hour)
  • Family and Medical Leave Act
  • Whistleblower Acts
  • Federal mass layoff/plant closing laws (WARN Act)
  • Trade secret laws
  • Fair Credit Reporting Act
  • Older Workers Benefit Protection Act
  • Drug testing
  • Immigration Reform & Control Act

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Labor & Employment - Ohio

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Calfee, Halter & Griswold is proficient in handling a wide range of labor and employment matters. The practice is strong in cases of discrimination allegations, plant closures, the misappropriation of trade secrets and retaliation claims. It works with a range of large private companies in different sectors, from manufacturing to finance. The team also advises on breach of contract matters, wrongful dismissal claims and non-solicit agreements.

Strengths

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"They have a very good understanding of our business. This makes our communication and resolution of issues more productive and efficient."

Labor & Employment respondent
USA

"Calfee bring responsiveness, an understanding of our needs, diligence, efficiency, innovation and value."

Labor & Employment respondent
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Notable Practitioners

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John R Cernelich
3
John R Cernelich
Head of Labor & Employment
3
Band 3
John Cernelich's experience includes representing employers in allegations of discrimination and breach of contract disputes, as well as advising on workforce reductions and claims of harassment.
"John is an experienced, highly competent and collaborative lawyer."
"I enjoy working with John. He is knowledgeable and gives sound advice, which I am glad to follow."
"John is an amazing person to have on our team. We are lucky to work with him."
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Todd F Palmer
4
Todd F Palmer
4
Band 4
Todd Palmer is well regarded for his expertise in traditional labor issues. He also acts on behalf of employers in discrimination litigation, breach of contract cases and the dismissal of employees, as well as advising on the labor and employment aspects of corporate transactions.
"Todd is practical and logical, and helps us get to our goals. He is decisive yet flexible to our needs."
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Ranked Lawyers at
Calfee, Halter & Griswold LLP

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Labor & Employment
John R Cernelich
3
John R Cernelich
Head of Labor & Employment
3
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Todd F Palmer
4
Todd F Palmer
4
Band 4
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Members

Provided by Calfee, Halter & Griswold LLP

Abbey Kinson Brown

Christopher Ward

Colleen O'Neil

David Kaufman

Jennifer Colvin

John Mongelluzzo

John R Cernelich

John R Cernelich

Head of Department

Madeline Shanahan

Raymond Tarasuck

Ronald McMillan

Sarah Wyss

Todd Palmer

Head of Department

Industries

Provided by Calfee, Halter & Griswold LLP

Aviation

Banking, Financial Services and Insurance

Construction

Education

Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOP)

Energy and Utilities

Entertainment, Media and the Arts

Entrepreneurs and Emerging Companies

Food and Beverage

Gaming and Hospitality

Government

Health Care

International

Manufacturing and Industrial

Medical Devices, Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences

Partnerships, LLCs and Joint Ventures

Private Equity

Private and Family-Owned Businesses

Public Companies

Real Estate

Retail and Consumer Products

Software and Information Technology

Trade Associations