Labor and Employment Law for Employers

Labor and Employment Law Practice

Labor and Employment Law is a practice area that covers a variety of matters to maintain a cooperative relationship between employers and employees. The Stewart Law Firm, P.C. has over 23 years’ experience to guide public and private sector Employers through the complexities of relationships with employees, overall sensible labor management, and legal decisions of the workplace.

Employment Relations and Disputes

Navigating changing labor and employment laws and regulations, staying informed about best practices, and addressing employment disputes affect all aspects of an organization or business.

In Illinois, many public and private workforces are a blend of unionized and non-union employees. The Stewart Law Firm, P.C. can assist your business or organization navigate the intricacies which accompany a unionized workforce. Over time, The Stewart Law Firm, P.C. has built strong working relationships with several unions and agencies which handle union matters.

Most common services for Employers:

Collective Bargaining Negotiations

Grievances (Discipline, wages, hours of work, etc.)

Unit Clarification Petitions

Majority Interest Petitions

Mediation

Grievance Arbitration

Discrimination and Harassment Claims

Termination Defense

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Management

Open Meetings Act (OMA)

The Stewart Law Firm, P.C. provides effective counsel and defense for an Employer, when necessary, as well as overall labor-management and workplace review, reform, and development which allows Employers to be proactive and ultimately, provide stability and protection for the Employer and employees.

Employee Handbooks

Hiring Practices

Vacation and Leave of Absence Policies

Wage Reviews and Calculations

Disciplinary Processes

Drug and Alcohol Policies

Federal, State, and Local Regulatory Compliance

Non-profit Organization and Management