About

Provided by Hodgson Russ LLP

For more than 50 years, Hodgson Russ’ Labor and Employment team has worked exclusively with management, advising employers on all aspects of the employer‑employee relationship, including union matters. Attorneys counsel clients on compliance with federal, state, and local labor and employment laws governing wages and hours, employee leave, workplace accommodations, discrimination, public‑sector employment, and collective bargaining.

The team assists employers with contracts, workplace policies and practices, employee classification, immigration compliance, and employment issues involving individual employees. Attorneys also develop training and risk‑management programs designed to help employers identify and address workplace concerns early.

Hodgson Russ’ Labor and Employment attorneys represent clients in employment‑related claims before state and federal courts, as well as in mediation, arbitration, and administrative proceedings. They handle matters at every stage, from pre‑dispute counseling through trial and appeal, with a focus on practical, business‑aligned outcomes.

The Practice is recognized by Chambers USA and The Best Lawyers in America®, earning National and Metropolitan rankings in Labor Law – Management and Employment Law – Management.

Chambers Review

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Labor & Employment - New York: Upstate

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What the Team is Known For

Hodgson Russ works on labor and employment matters for a range of unionized and nonunionized clients. The practice regularly handles wage and hour, discrimination and harassment claims, while providing training to management to minimize risk and potential litigation. The team is capable of handling labor relations matters, including collective bargaining and advising on union-organizing campaigns.

Work Highlights

  • Hodgson Russ represented Micron Technology in negotiating the Project Labor Agreement against the Central and Northern New York Building and Construction Trades Council and other local unions. 

Notable Practitioners

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Peter Godfrey
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Peter Godfrey
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Peter Godfrey has significant experience in the representation of employers in an array of issues, including labor negotiations and wage and hour litigation.
Thomas D'Antonio
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Thomas D'Antonio
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Thomas D'Antonio is renowned for his expertise in the higher education sector. His strengths include the defense of employers in claims of retaliation and discrimination, as well as wage and hour matters.

Ranked Lawyers at
Hodgson Russ LLP

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New York: Upstate

Labor & Employment

Peter Godfrey
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Peter Godfrey
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Thomas D'Antonio
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Thomas D'Antonio
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