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Labor & Employment | USA

New York: Upstate

In Chambers USA, Labor - as distinct from employment – refers to the representation of corporates in their dealings with labor unions, including collective bargaining negotiations, strike avoidance and NLRB (National Labor Relations Board) proceedings. The section also covers wage and hour class and collective actions, as well as OSHA (Occupational health and safety act) and other workplace safety issues, which are also recognised in the Nationwide Occupational Safety and Health section. Employment covers litigation related to sex, race, age and national origin discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination and employment-related restrictive covenants. This section also covers non-contentious matters relating to day-to-day business issues as well as workforce restructuring, and employment issues related to mergers and takeovers. Lawyers also advise on the writing of policy handbooks for major corporates and HR training.

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Band 1

  1. Harter Secrest & Emery LLP
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    Harter Secrest & Emery LLP
    Labor & Employment
    2024 | Band 1 | 6 Years Ranked
    Harter Secrest & Emery LLP operates a highly regarded team, offering particular expertise in labor relations work, as well as employment and class action litigation and day-to-day employment counseling. The practice represents healthcare providers, banks and manufacturers, as well as clients in the automotive, sports, retail, and food and beverage sectors.
  2. Nixon Peabody LLP
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    Nixon Peabody LLP
    Labor & Employment
    2024 | Band 1 | 6 Years Ranked
    Nixon Peabody is a well-regarded firm noted for its representation of a range of national and global employers in the financial services, retail, healthcare and technology sectors. The practice is highlighted for managing class and collective actions, wage and hour litigation, nationwide discrimination and retaliatory claims, and harassment allegations.
  3. Phillips Lytle LLP
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    Phillips Lytle LLP
    Labor & Employment
    2024 | Band 1 | 6 Years Ranked
    Phillips Lytle is particularly noted for its handling of a broad range of traditional labor matters. The practice manages wage and hour collective and class actions, discrimination and harassment claims and employment contract disputes. The team routinely acts for clients in investigations and actions by federal and state Departments of Labor and in defense of whistle-blower claims.
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Band 2

  1. Barclay Damon LLP
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    Barclay Damon LLP
    Labor & Employment
    2024 | Band 2 | 6 Years Ranked
    Barclay Damon operates a highly rated team, offering notable expertise in employment litigation and advice for clients in the hospitality, tech, manufacturing and healthcare sectors. The team exhibits strength in a number of areas, including employment discrimination and retaliation litigation, as well as employee discharge cases. The department regularly represents private companies and public entities.
  2. Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC
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    Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC
    Labor & Employment
    2024 | Band 2 | 6 Years Ranked
    Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC is recognized as a strong labor and employment practice in upstate New York, with deep expertise in traditional labor matters and employment litigation. The firm advises an impressive roster of clients including Fortune 500 companies, academic institutions, municipalities and medical centers. The group also handles labor relations, including collective bargaining, contract negotiation and arbitration, as well as a broad range of discrimination claims. The team is able to call upon the wider expertise of the immigration and employee benefits practice groups.
  3. 2
    Goldberg Segalla LLP
    Labor & Employment
    2024 | Band 2 | 6 Years Ranked
    Goldberg Segalla maintains a respected practice group known for its representation of municipalities across upstate New York, handling day-to-day employment counseling, litigation and traditional labor services. The team exhibits strengths in a number of areas, from dismissal challenges to a diverse range of discrimination claims as well as handling labor relations, including employment contracts and collective bargaining agreements. The group offers additional expertise in the policing and healthcare sectors.
  4. Hodgson Russ LLP
    Labor & Employment
    2024 | Band 2
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Band 3

  1. Littler Mendelson, PC
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    Littler Mendelson, PC
    Labor & Employment
    2024 | Band 3 | 6 Years Ranked
    Littler Mendelson houses a well-regarded practice and is recognized for frequently handling wage and hour claims, class and collective actions, and labor relations work. The team also possesses expertise in a broad range of employment matters, including unfair labor practices, discrimination and harassment claims, and employee benefits plans.
  2. Harris Beach PLLC
    Labor & Employment
    2024 | Band 3
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Band 4

  1. Lippes Mathias LLP
    Labor & Employment
    2024 | Band 4