Employers face unprecedented workplace regulation and risk. Managing employees has become more difficult, and the potential consequences of mismanagement—or even perceived mismanagement—have become more dire. Husch Blackwell takes a service-first approach to assisting employers. Our labor and employment law team partners with clients to minimize risk and to aggressively solve labor and employment issues, whether through program development, day-to-day counseling or labor dispute resolution. And when trial is your best option, we are your fiercest advocates.
The attorneys on our labor and employment law team are entrepreneurial and innovative in their approaches, and aggressive and bold in their strategies. We are comfortable in front of juries, and from the moment we are engaged, we prepare cases as if they will be tried before juries. We may not, but we will always be prepared.
Identifying and eliminating potential risks can help avert legal troubles. Our labor and employment law team counsels employers locally, regionally and nationally on state-of-the-art policy development and implementation and best practices in managing employees. Additionally, we advise on:
Employment practices often support business models and strategic plans. We have the experience and skills to protect these practices and steer you through the litigation process. Our national litigation work includes:
Our team clarified important points of law regarding CBAs in this class action suit.
What manufacturers can expect in the new year.
Vaccine mandates present interesting issues for the unionized employer.
"While predicting the future from certain presidential appointments and executive orders can be problematic, they point to changes ahead for federal contractors in the area of labor and employment law."
Erik Dullea and Stephanie Kaiser have compiled a Business Continuity and Emergency Planning Checklist and an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) for employers, both published by Lexis Practice Advisor®.
Return-to-Work Client Survey Provides Insights Across Industries
Avi Meyerstein, Stacey Bowman and Courtney Steelman have compiled a Pandemic Flu/Influenza/ Coronavirus (COVID-19) Prevention and Response Checklist for employers, published by Lexis Practice Advisor®.
This article outlines a judicious return-to-work strategy, drawing upon the advice of experts in government and science who are developing tools to fight the virus.
Updated DOL Guidance Permits Concurrent Use of Employer-Provided Leave with Expanded Family and Medical Leave Under the FFCRA
This impact will also be significant because non-exempt Colorado employees are entitled to overtime for workdays in excess of 12 hours, which is not a requirement under federal law.
Employers should evaluate and revise their drug policies to comply with the law and protect the health and safety of their workplace.
FAMLI, if ultimately enacted, will weave a new, complex and multi-faceted framework into the workplace that will impact all employers and employees in Colorado.
After the Obama Administration proposals to increase the salary threshold to qualify for exempt status were halted, the Trump Administration spent two years formulating its version of changes.
On February 26, 2019, the Missouri Supreme Court, sitting en banc, released two first impression cases relating to the scope of prohibited sex discrimination under the Missouri Human Rights Act (“the MHRA”).
On January 23, 2019, the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, sitting en banc, carved out a narrow exclusion from the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) holding that the ADEA does not protect outside job applicants from disparate impact discrimination.
The November 6 midterm elections are highly charged and anticipated for myriad reasons.
The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) requires employers to provide a revised disclosure form titled “A Summary of Your Rights Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act” to job applicants and employees subject to background checks and adverse actions as a result of a background check.
“So when the union takes on this [player protest] issue by grieving the action of the NFL owners, they're being relevant to their members.” - Thomas Godar, labor & employment attorney
Husch Blackwell attorneys co-author a discussion of the evolution of whistleblower programs and qui tam lawsuits under the False Claims Act.
Hiring to Firing and Everything in Between Webinar Series
Issues in Higher Education Webinar Series
Pre-Election Webinar Series
NHIA Talk Infusion Webinar
The LGBT Bar Association of Wisconsin is pleased to offer a free CLE opportunity.
Safety and Health Webinar Series
This seminar could be your best money saving strategy all year!
Please join Husch Blackwell attorneys for our fall labor and employment law update.
Safety & Health Webinar Series
Husch Blackwell earned a victory in Missouri state court for CoxHealth, the Springfield-based healthcare system, in connection with race, national origin, workers’ compensation and disability discrimination claims, as well as claims of retaliation.
Tracy Wolf joins Husch Blackwell’s Dallas office as a partner in its Labor & Employment practice team and Healthcare, Life Sciences & Education business unit.
Brofsky was part of a team that in June launched a tool to help small and mid-market businesses return to their worksites during COVID-19 by developing Return-to-Work policies that comply with applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations.
The Supreme Court’s ruling in Bostock v. Clayton County created a landmark decision protecting homosexual or transgender employment, but it leaves questions unanswered.
"Update your policies, and know that much ambiguity remains."
Jones and Robinson are members of the firm’s Real Estate, Development & Construction industry group and Construction Litigation practice team.
Anderson brings a diverse background to her practice with service as in-house counsel to a global healthcare and technology education provider as well as a state university.
The firm also received Benchmark’s “Highly Recommended” ranking in Missouri and Wisconsin and its “Recommended” ranking in Nebraska.
The firm has eight "Lawyers of the Year" and 11 attorneys appearing on the list for the first time.
Hibler, a litigator, has significant experience representing companies and individuals in complex litigation in state and federal courts throughout the country.
The Centurions Leadership Program is a two-year immersion in leadership and community engagement activities.
The award recognizes a young Colorado lawyer for his or her outstanding contributions to the legal profession and community.
Attorneys in 10 offices across the firm's footprint are recognized in the 2019 edition of Chambers USA.
Horn has more than four decades of public and private sector experience.
The HRE/Lawdragon annual listing honors lawyers who stand out for their ability to guide employers through the constantly evolving laws governing the workplace.
Colorado Super Lawyers recognizes four Husch Blackwell attorneys from Denver.
Texas Rising Stars 2019 lists four Husch Blackwell attorneys.
Husch Blackwell's Chalon Clark was named to the fifth edition of Who’s Who in Black Dallas.
Husch Blackwell's Chalon Clark has been named to D Magazine’s Best Lawyers Under 40 for the second year in a row.
Missouri Lawyers Weekly has named Joe Glynias a 2019 "Influential Appellate Advocate," a recognition honoring the lawyers behind the most significant appellate decisions of the year.
Husch Blackwell has 58 attorneys in the 2018 edition of Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers and Rising Stars.
Husch Blackwell has 32 attorneys named to the 2018 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists.
Christopher Ottele discusses potential labor issues for employers as a result of Missouri voters' approval to legalize medical marijuana.
Husch Blackwell is recognized as a top litigation firm in the 2019 edition of Benchmark Litigation, with 28 attorneys across six offices listed.
Julianne Story can argue with the best of them, as her courtroom record makes clear. But the Husch Blackwell partner believes that “being a good listener” is the foundation of her client service that aims to provide more comprehensive and valuable solutions for businesses.
Erik Eisenmann and Jeff Vercauteren represent Husch Blackwell on a list recognizing the rising stars of Wisconsin’s legal community.
Associate Courtney Lauer discusses the most rewarding aspects of her job, how she maintains a work-life balance and her personal mantra in an AWL profile.
Paul Pautler discusses the importance of using specific rather than vague language in executive contracts with Kansas City Business Journal reporter James Dornbrook.
Law 360 highlighted Husch Blackwell as a "Legal Lion" as a result of the Eighth Circuit's dismissal of a proposed class action accusing ConAgra of not paying workers at an Arkansas facility for time they spent donning and doffing protective gear.
The Best Lawyers in America® has listed 143 Husch Blackwell attorneys in its 2019 directory. The firm has eight "Lawyers of the Year" and five attorneys appearing on the list for the first time.
Michael Taibleson heads up the State Bar of Wisconsin’s 14th annual Employee Benefits Update.
A Husch Blackwell appellate victory successfully ended a proposed class action that alleged violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and Arkansas Minimum Wage Act (AMWA).
Husch Blackwell lawyers provide perspective on how to manage litigation risk when handling employee performance issues.
Ashley Norgard is featured in this article exploring strategies new associates can employ to advance their careers.
Chalon Clark is recognized among the best lawyers in Dallas, a peer-nominated listing across 34 categories.
Barbara Grandjean participates in a roundtable discussing how the legal profession has made efforts to address gender disparity.
Husch Blackwell is well represented in the 2018 Chambers USA directory.
Julianne Story is profiled as one of the recipients of the 2018 Women’s Justice Awards from Missouri Lawyers Weekly.
Husch Blackwell retains long-time client by listening closely and responding with a well-considered approach.
The Missouri Times names Courtney Lauer to its 2018 "30 Under 30" list.
Husch Blackwell's Denver office counts seven attorneys on the 2018 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists.
"We have found the team's services to be innovative and tailored to the unique circumstances of each situation.