At Foster Swift, we strive to prevent costly litigation. However, we also know sometimes litigation is necessary so we stand ready to defend you – and ensure you are properly represented.
Our Labor & Employment Law attorneys work with employers in discrimination, wrongful discharge and other employment disputes before state and federal courts and administrative agencies as well as in arbitration, mediation and other alternative dispute resolution systems. Our breadth of experience and skill in tackling the most complex labor relations issues are a true asset should litigation become a reality.
Our attorneys provide experience in employment litigation disputes under all aspects of employment and labor laws, including:
- The Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act
- Title VII
- The Family Medical Leave Act
- 42 USC 1983
- The Americans with Disabilities Act
- The Michigan's Persons With Disabilities Civil Rights Act
- The Age Discrimination in Employment Act
- MIOSHA
We are also well-versed in representing employers in causes of action for breach of contract (including non-compete covenants), wrongful discharge, whistleblower and retaliation.
Our attorneys have represented litigants in state and federal courts as well as in administrative proceedings before various state and federal agencies and departments. This includes the Michigan Department of Civil Rights, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Department of Labor, the Wage and Hour Division as well as the Unemployment Insurance Agency.
Recent Blog Posts
- EEOC Issues New Guidance on Religious Discrimination and Accommodation of Religious Beliefs
- Remote Work in the Pandemic Age: Employer Obligations and Best Practices
- Supreme Court to Determine Whether Employees in Michigan can Secretly Record Conversations
- Supreme Court Upholds Right of Employers to Opt Out of ACA Contraceptive Mandate on Religious or Moral Grounds
- U.S. Supreme Court Rules that Workplace Discrimination on the Bases of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity is Prohibited Under Title VII
- Part Two: What You Need to Know Before Conducting a Workplace Investigation in Michigan
- Part Two: Stay on the Right Side of the Law When Conducting Job Candidate Background Checks
- Part One: What You Need to Know Before Conducting a Workplace Investigation in Michigan
- Part One: Stay on the Right Side of the Law When Conducting Job Candidate Background Checks
- Legal Pitfalls and Best Practices During the Hiring Process
Publications & Alerts
- MIOSHA COVID-19 Emergency Rules for Employers Extended for Six Months, Foster Swift Labor & Employment Law News E-blast, April 14, 2021
- An Eye on the Future of COVID and the Workplace, Foster Swift Labor & Employment Law News E-blast, March 25, 2021
- MIOSHA to Increase Inspections of Manufacturers’ COVID Preparedness and Response Plans and Remote Work Policies, Foster Swift Labor & Employment Law News, November 23, 2020
- How Do Recent Michigan Supreme Court and MDHHS Orders Regarding COVID-19 Impact Employers?, Foster Swift Legal Update E-blast, October 6, 2020
- Employers Remember to Take These Steps by April 1, 2020, Foster Swift Legal Update E-blast, March 31, 2020
- COVID-19 Legal Issues for Employers, March 17, 2020
Events
- Unpacking MIOSHA Guidelines, MICPA, March 25, 2021
- Hot Employment Law Topics for HR Teams in 2021, Foster Swift, February 25, 2021
- What Happens If MIOSHA Shows Up?, Foster Swift, January 13, 2021
- Employer Guidance for a Lawful and Safe Re-Opening, Foster Swift, May 27, 2020
- 2019 Comprehensive Guide to Employment Law, National Business Institute (NBI, November 13, 2019
- Your Employee is Hurt, but is it FMLA, ADA or Workers Comp?, Michigan Chamber of Commerce, March 7, 2019
- No, that Employee is NOT an Independent Contractor, Michigan Chamber of Commerce, January 31, 2019
News
- Weekly TV Show Launches to Help Businesses Navigate the Pandemic, mConnexions, March 15, 2021
- Hammond Weighs in on Minimum Wage Hike, Grand Rapids Business Journal, January 8, 2021
- Resource Published to Help Organizations Link to Trending Legal Issues, Foster Swift Business & Tax Law News, November 17, 2020
- Foster Swift in dbusiness 2021 Top Lawyers, dbusiness, November 12, 2020
- What COVID Protections are Available in the Workplace for Employees and Employers, WLNS-6, November 11, 2020
- Minimizing Legal Impact of Coronavirus for your Organization, Foster Swift Legal Update E-blast, March 17, 2020
- Foster Swift Attorneys Listed in dbusiness 2020 Top Lawyers, November 12, 2019
