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Maynard's Labor and Employment Law Practice is among the most experienced in the Southeast and has earned the distinction for well over ten years as a leading Labor & Employment Practice by Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business. Devoted exclusively to the representation of management in all aspects of labor and employment law, Maynard's Labor and Employment group currently consists of 25 lawyers who focus exclusively in this area, many of whom have been recognized as among the best in their profession by rankings including The Best Lawyers in America, Chambers USA, Mid-South and Alabama Super Lawyers, and Benchmark Litigation.

In addition to the team of lawyers who concentrate their practices in the areas of Labor and Employment law, the firm has many other skilled lawyers who are experienced in handling employment-related matters involving Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation, Immigration, and Healthcare issues, just to name a few.

The Labor and Employment Practice has been recognized as a top-tier practice in U.S. News & World Report's "Best Law Firms" and The Best Lawyers in America®. The practice has also been recognized as a "Go-To Law Firm" in the area of Labor and Employment for Fortune 500 Companies by American Lawyer Media and Corporate Counsel magazine. In a past survey of the Fortune 250 legal departments by The National Law Journal, Maynard was listed in "Who Represents Corporate America" in the area of Labor and Employment.

Employment Litigation and Arbitration

Maynard's team of lawyers regularly defends management in virtually all types of employment litigation and arbitration and tries cases in both state and federal courts and before arbitrators in employment claims including:

Employment discrimination claims under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, Section 1981, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, and various other federal employment statutes
Collective actions under the FLSA and class action suits under Title VII, Section 1981, and the ADEA
Claims of sexual harassment, racial harassment, and other types of workplace harassment
Claims under the FMLA
Claims of retaliation under the Alabama Workers’ Compensation Act and various federal employment laws
Claims under the Fair Labor Standards Act and various state wage-hour laws; Workers’ Compensation lawsuits
Breach of employment contract, including non-compete, non-solicitation and trade secrets, litigation
State law employment torts such as negligent hiring, supervision and retention, fraud, defamation, co-employee, outrage, assault and battery, invasion of privacy and tortious interference

Administrative Litigation and Practice

In addition to the traditional employment litigation practice, the firm’s labor and employment attorneys regularly represent employers in administrative proceedings before various federal and state agencies such as the National Labor Relations Board, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, the Mine Safety and Health Administration, the Department of Labor, the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs, and the Department of Industrial Relations.

Preventive and Compliance Counseling

Maynard’s Labor and Employment Practice offers a variety of preventive counseling and compliance assistance. Depending on the needs of the particular client, the firm provides various forms of training including anti-harassment, diversity, supervisory, and other management training. The firm also offers employment handbook and collective bargaining reviews, equal employment, wage and hour and other employment law compliance audits, and investigations of grievances and complaints, including complaints of sexual or other harassment.

Immigration

The attorneys in Maynard's Immigration Practice combine their knowledge of federal and state employment law and federal and state immigration law in order to provide comprehensive guidance to our clients on the complex and ever-changing laws and regulations in the immigration arena. To read more about Maynard’s Immigration Practice click here.

Labor Relations and Employment Law Developments

Maynard represents employers in the labor relations arena and provides assistance in union organizing campaigns and labor contract negotiations. For clients with union contracts or with mandatory arbitration programs, the firm routinely tries arbitration cases involving all types of labor and employment issues. In addition, the firm regularly counsels employers regarding compliance with federal and state employment laws. Our attorneys also monitor new and cutting-edge developments in the labor and employment arena and provide client updates on these matters.

Whether it be litigation or legal counseling, the goal of Maynard's Labor and Employment Practice is to partner with each and every client to provide ongoing sound legal advice and representation that contributes to the success of their business operations.

Client Alerts

OSHA Issues Additional Guidance Regarding COVID-19

Title VII Prohibits Terminations Based on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity

OSHA Guidance Client Alert

Return to Work: What Employers Need to Know

COVID-19 Task Force and Resources

COVID-19 Update: Recent Changes Impacting State and Federal Unemployment Benefits

COVID-19 Update for Employers: DOL and FFCRA Regulations Now in Effect

COVID-19: Employment Law Implications & Response Strategies Webinar

Clients of Labor and Employment Services

Action Resources, Inc.
Amerex Corporation
American Cast Iron Pipe Company
Astralloy Steel Products, Inc.
AutoZone, Inc.
AXA Equitable Life Insurance Company
BAE Systems, Inc.
BellSouth Telecommunications, Inc.
Benteler Automotive Alabama, Inc.
Birmingham Airport Authority
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama
Briggs & Stratton
Bush Hog, L.L.C.
Business Council of Alabama
Cardinal Health, Inc.
Cardio-Thoracic Surgeons, P.C.
Cardiovascular Associates of North Alabama, P.C.
CIGNA Corporation
Citation Corporation
Clayton Homes
Clow Water Systems
Community Hospices of America, Inc.
Computer Programs and Systems, Inc.
ConocoPhillips Petroleum Co.
Eissmann Manufacturing North America, Inc.
Fidelity Investments
Fidelity National Title Insurance Company
First American Bank (now RBC Bank)
Flying J
Fred's
GA Pacific
Glovis America, Inc./Glovis Alabama, L.L.C.
GTE / Verizon
H&R Block, Inc.
Harley-Davidson Motor Company
HealthSouth Corporation
Heilig-Myers Furniture Co.
Hesco Bastion Limited
Hollywood Entertainment Corporation
Hubbard Properties
Intergraph Government Solutions Corporation
Intermark Group, Inc.
Jefferson County Commission
Jim Walter Resources, Inc.
Kraft, Inc.
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc.
KwangSung America Corporation
Ligon Industries, LLC
Lone Star Steaks
Lowe's
Manchester Tank and Equipment Co., Inc.
McGraw-Hill, Inc. (Standard & Poors)
McWane, Inc.
MeadWestvaco Corporation
Metropolitan Life Ins. Company
Microsoft Corporation
Mitternight Boiler Works, Inc.
Momentum Telecom, Inc.
Morgan, Keegan & Co., Inc.
New York Life Insurance Company
Nissan Motors
PCH Hotels & Resorts, Inc.
Pemco Aviation Group, Inc.
Qualis Corporation
Raycom Media, Inc.
Royal Cup, Inc.
Saginaw Pipe Company, Inc.
Shell Oil Company
Simply Fashions
Source Medical Solutions, Inc.
Southern Energy Homes, Inc.
Southland National Insurance Company
Sterling Capital Management, Inc.
The Westervelt Company, Inc.
TI Group Automotive Systems, L.L.C.
Torchmark Corp.
TRW, Inc.
Tyco International Ltd.
Tyson Foods, Inc.
U-Haul International
U.S. Pipe & Foundry
U.S. Steel Corporation
UBS Financial Services, Inc.
USCO Power Equipment Corporation
Walter Energy, Inc.
Wells Fargo Advisors
Wise Alloys
Woodmen of the World Life Insurance Company

Webinar

Matt Stiles and Matthew Cannova, attorneys in the Firm's Labor & Employment and Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation Practice Groups, host monthly webinars aimed at assisting and educating clients regarding Employment Law. Matt and Matthew offer monthly webinars regarding Employee Benefits and Employment Law, for more details on the program or registration, please contact info@maynardcooper.com. Please be sure to check out previous webinars on the blog!

Attorneys and Other Professionals in Labor and Employment

Labor and Employment News

Monday, March 20, 2023

At Long at Last: COVID-19 National Emergency & Outbreak Period Set to End

After much anticipation from employer plan sponsors, the Biden Administration will end the COVID-19 national emergency and public health emergency declarations (the “National Emergency” and the “PHE”, respectively) that have been in place since 2020 on May 11, 2023. As detailed herein, this also means that the Outbreak Period will...

Thursday, February 23, 2023

Do Employers Need to Revise Their Severance Agreements After Recent NLRB Ruling About Confidentiality and Disparagement?

By Warren Lightfoot and Jennifer Wheeler This week, in McLaren Macomb, the National Labor Relations Board made two rulings regarding employers’ ability to silence laid-off or terminated employees: first, that employers can no longer include a broadly written confidentiality clause that requires employees to keep quiet about the terms of...

Wednesday, October 19, 2022

Maynard Gains 5 Experienced Attorneys

Maynard is pleased to announce the addition of five attorneys to our Government Solutions, Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation, Insurance & Financial Litigation, Litigation, and Labor & Employment Groups. Macy Climo, Associate, Government Solutions, NashvillePatrick Huston, Associate, Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation, NashvilleBraden Morell, Associate, Insurance & Financial Litigation, BirminghamMadison...

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