Employment Litigation

Chair: Andrea J. Bernard

With the myriad of statutes, regulations, and administrative rulings that crowd the employment landscape, every employer—large and small—is a target for employment-related claims.

We understand that even the most diligent employers will, at some point, be accused of having run afoul of these rules. We also understand both the practical and the legal implications that these claims can have for our clients. A substantial portion of our practice is devoted to taking proactive measures to minimize risk and avoid claims. And when litigation happens, we work closely with our clients to manage both the risk and the burden of defending employment-related lawsuits.

We also understand the importance of both technical skill and in-depth knowledge. Our employment litigators have handled countless legal matters, in state and federal court, before administrative agencies, and in obtaining negotiated resolutions. We have the skill and experience to "go to the mat" or to leverage favorable resolutions in our clients’ best interests.

WNJ's employment litigators have broad experience representing employers in administrative and court proceedings. We have defended all manner of employment-related lawsuits including claims involving:

  • The Family and Medical Leave Act
  • Wage/Hour issues
  • Sexual harassment
    • Quid pro quo claims
    • Hostile environment claims
  • Disability discrimination
    • Michigan Persons with Disabilities Discrimination Act
    • Americans with Disabilities Act
  • Title VII and the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act
    • Gender discrimination and harassment
    • Race and national origin discrimination and harassment
    • Religions discrimination and harassment
    • Marital status discrimination and harassment
    • Height and weight discrimination and harassment
    • Age discrimination and harassment
  • Age Discrimination in Employment Act
  • Bullard-Plawecki Employee Right to Know Act
  • Michigan Employment Security Act (unemployment compensation proceedings)
  • Occupational safety and health claims (OSHA and MiOSHA)
  • Persons with Disabilities Civil Rights Act
  • Michigan Workers Disability Compensation Act (workers’ compensation)

 

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