LABOR LAW

Under both California and federal law, employers and employees have rights and obligations. At The Law Offices of Steven E. Springer, our attorneys represent businesses of all sizes that are bringing their human resources management into full compliance. We also represent both private sector and public sector employees who have grievances against their employer or their places of work.

SENSIBLE LABOR LAW REPRESENTATION IN CALIFORNIA

No matter what your role, our firm’s experience and knowledge about California workplace disputes are at your disposal. Our attorneys have the ability and the confidence to review your individual situation, provide a legal opinion and assessment, investigate and develop the facts, and record and determine the best method by which to resolve the matter. The firm’s employment lawyers will work with you to determine which method — mediation, litigation, arbitration, administrative hearings, or negotiation — will be the best for you, given the situation.

Beyond the firm’s general employment and labor practice, the business lawyers at The Law Offices of Steven E. Springer also assist with union labor law issues. Each attorney at the firm provides the same level of support and counsel in matters involving rights under union labor contracts and dispute agreements, including the failure of a local to fairly represent a member’s interests, termination or layoff of union members, suspension, denial of a promotion or pay raise, access to training and career development, discrimination, sexual harassment, and other discipline at work. The firm provides outside legal opinions to locals and unionized employees throughout Santa Clara County and the Bay Area.

HELPING CLIENTS MANAGE A VARIETY OF LABOR LAW SITUATIONS

The Law Offices of Steven E. Springer offers flexible and adaptable solutions for a wide range of issues, including:

• Workplace rights: Assisting federal, state, and local government employees, such as school teachers.

• Sexual harassment: Representing plaintiffs and defendants in hostile work environment claims and pressure to provide sexual favors claims.

• Labor contracts: Managing noncompetition agreements, nondisclosure agreements, and other items that might affect businesses and individuals who wish to pursue their own paths.

• Wage and hour claims: Reviewing claims and representing clients involved in accusations of unpaid overtime, sales commissions, or meal breaks.

• Discrimination: Resolving discrimination matters on any basis, such as age, sex, religion, disability, race, or any other protected rights that have involved unfair cuts to hours or pay, a demotion, a skipped promotion, or other unfavorable job actions based on discrimination.

• Small business advising: Providing review, revision, and development of personnel policies, investigations of discrimination and harassment, and the negotiation of severance and compensation contracts.

• Severance agreements: Reviewing and negotiating on behalf of employees to protect their rights to benefits and obtaining favorable terms and consideration of wrongful termination claims.

• Alternative dispute resolution: Representing clients in mediation, negotiation, and arbitration sessions for disputes arising from employee-employer relationships and collective bargaining agreements.