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Labour & Employment - USA
What the Team is Known For
Seyfarth Shaw LLP has an acclaimed labor and employment department that concentrates its practice on employment litigation including class and collective actions and, in particular, wage and hour matters. It also regularly advises corporate groups on EEOC investigations and litigation. The firm benefits from its bench strength and depth across a broad network of offices and involvement in challenging cases. It has additional strength in labor law matters, including arbitrations and collective bargaining negotiations.
Strengths
"The attorneys we work with are extremely responsive which is incredibly important to us."
"Seyfarth Shaw is equipped to handle all aspects of labor and employment law; they have a very strong depth and breadth of resources."
"They provide solid nationwide advice and perspectives, with top level experts in every labor and employment niche."
Work Highlights
Seyfarth Shaw defended Lowe's Home Centers in a putative class action where plaintiffs claimed the company acted in violation of New York Labor Law Section 191 by paying workers on a bi-weekly basis.
Notable practitioners
San Francisco-based Laura Maechtlen is national chair of the firm's labor and employment group.