Overview
Foster Swift attorneys have extensive experience in the representation of public and private employers in a wide range of labor relations and employment issues. We have been involved in labor relations matters affecting public employees since the adoption of the Michigan Public Employment Relations Act in 1965.
Through the years, Foster Swift attorneys have developed a unique ability to advocate on behalf of our public and private employer clients, while maintaining a reasoned perspective on labor relations.
Experience
Noteworthy
- The negotiation of dozens of collective bargaining agreements with bargaining units representing police and fire units, supervisory employees, clerical/technical employees, and public works employees, as well as the bargaining of individual contracts with non-union employees
- The successful representation of public sector clients in Act 312 (police and fire arbitration) proceedings and in numerous grievance arbitrations involving issues of employee discipline and contract interpretation
- The adoption and administration of Police or Firefighter civil service ordinances
- The handling of Veterans Preference Act hearings
- The representation of public clients in matters before the Michigan Employment Relations Commission involving both representation questions and unfair labor practice allegations
Attorneys & Paralegals
Professionals
News & Resources
News
Events
Publications
Blog Posts
Videos
2025 Labor & Employment Law Update
- VideoHow to Properly Classify Employees and Independent Contractors
- VideoCurrent Legal Landscape Surrounding DEI
- VideoLabor & Employment Law Update Webinar: 2025 Recap and Insights for 2026 (Full Video)
- VideoThe Shifting Legal Landscape of Discrimination Laws
- VideoHandling Workplace Accommodations
- VideoEnforceability of Non-compete and Non-solicitation Agreements
- VideoWhen and How to Provide Employment Separation Agreements
- VideoStatus of ESTA and YESA
2nd Wednesday Lunch Break
- VideoSummer Hiring: Price of Misclassification for Employers
- VideoUpdates to Youth Employment Standards Act for Employers Hiring Minors
Employer Services
2nd Wednesday Lunch Break
- VideoHow Should Employers Prepare for Michigan's Earned Sick Time Act?
- VideoHow Recent Ruling Will Impact Your DEI Business Initiatives
- VideoImplications of FTC's Noncompete Ban for Employers