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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. 

Highlights

  • 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 

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2024 Labor & Employment Law Update

Implementing DEI into an Employer's Use of AI to Avoid Unintentional Discrimination
Implementing DEI into an Employer's Use of AI to Avoid Unintentional Discrimination
An Update on Michigan's Sick Leave and Minimum Wage
An Update on Michigan's Sick Leave and Minimum Wage
Use of Video and Audio Recordings in the Workplace
Use of Video and Audio Recordings in the Workplace
Concerns Surrounding Employee Drug and Alcohol Testing Policies
Concerns Surrounding Employee Drug and Alcohol Testing Policies
Best Practices for Recordkeeping to Avoid Legal Violations
Best Practices for Recordkeeping to Avoid Legal Violations
What Employers Need to Know About Public and Private Sectors of Labor Law
What Employers Need to Know About Public and Private Sectors of Labor Law
2024 Labor and Employment Law Update (Full Video)
2024 Labor and Employment Law Update (Full Video)
Status of Noncompete Agreements Following Block of FTC Final Rule Ban
Status of Noncompete Agreements Following Block of FTC Final Rule Ban
How Should Employers Approach Employee Accommodations?
How Should Employers Approach Employee Accommodations?

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How Recent Ruling Will Impact Your DEI Business Initiatives
How Recent Ruling Will Impact Your DEI Business Initiatives
Learn Recent Changes in Employment Law
Learn Recent Changes in Employment Law
Implications of FTC's Noncompete Ban for Employers
Implications of FTC's Noncompete Ban for Employers

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Fair Labor Standards Act Compliance Issues
Fair Labor Standards Act Compliance Issues

2023 Labor & Employment Law Update

NLRB Update Contract Clauses
NLRB Update Contract Clauses
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