Labor & Employment

Thompson Hine’s Labor & Employment practice advises employers of all sizes in virtually every industry on a broad range of work-related matters. We offer preventive counseling and aggressively defend employers in individual and class litigation that arises in the workplace, consciously integrating strategic advice with our defense services to help clients avoid litigation where possible. Our lawyers also represent employers in administrative proceedings and provide guidance on matters involving traditional labor and union relations, immigration, affirmative action plans, non-competes/trade secrets, and OSHA.

With more than 20 professionals dedicated to providing employers with customized, forward-thinking solutions to their workplace issues, we take the approach of a trusted adviser, focusing on efficient problem-solving and proactive risk management. We seek to understand our clients’ objectives and plan our projects to achieve their goals. We regularly publish alerts, newsletters and articles on trending legal and regulatory issues. We invest in our client relationships and provide educational programs and training sessions to help clients navigate the rapidly changing legal landscape.