About

Provided by Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt PC

As workplace laws and regulations continue to grow in number and complexity, we help clients in maintaining and building a productive, cooperative workplace.

Our lawyers:

  • Advise clients in all aspects of the employment process from hiring to termination of employment.
  • Evaluate and develop personnel policies and procedures that incentivize and increase productivity.
  • Advise clients to create executive compensation, non-compete, non-solicitation, nondisclosure, and arbitration programs, as well as commission plans, retention-bonus agreements, and other employment-related agreements and plans, as appropriate.
  • Provide comprehensive manager training and respectful workplace and anti-harassment employee training.
  • Conduct internal audits to ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations.
  • Guide buyers and sellers toward successful transitions for employees.
  • Negotiate collective bargaining agreements and handle grievances and National Labor Relations Board proceedings.
  • Help employers navigate the immigration system when recruiting or employing foreign talent.
  • Represent a variety of employers during all phases of pre-litigation complaints, administrative proceedings, and employment-related litigation, including class action litigation.

Chambers Review

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Labor & Employment - Oregon

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt hosts a comprehensive practice which covers all of its clients' employment needs, including litigation and compliance counselling. The team holds well-known labor expertise advising employers on union election campaigns and collective bargaining. The group demonstrates considerable knowledge on employee benefits matters, as well as in related legal disciplines such as business immigration. Lawyers are experienced in representing clients from sectors such as technology, financial services, transportation and natural resources.

Work Highlights

  • Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt assisted Dave’s Garage Doors with an employee strike following the termination of its general manager.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Michael Garone
3
Michael Garone
3
Band 3
Michael Garone has extensive experience in labor and employment matters, frequently representing clients before federal and state courts. In addition to his litigation experience, he is highly active in arbitrations.

Michael Garone is incredibly knowledgeable, very easy to communicate with and very responsive, answering my questions almost immediately.

Michael Garone is well versed in all areas of labor and employment law and provides prompt and quality service.

Ranked Lawyers at
Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt PC

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Labor & Employment

Michael Garone
3
Michael Garone
3
Band 3

Members

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Industries

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Consumer Products, Manufacturing, and Retail

Healthcare and Life Sciences

Indian Country and Alaska Native Corporations

Natural Resources

Ports and Maritime

Real Estate and Construction

Technology