Labor Relations: Litigation

When labor disputes are not settled in the work place and claims are advanced to a third party, our attorneys vigorously advocate on behalf of our clients. The firm has handled hundreds of cases before the State Board of Mediation and Arbitration and the State Board of Labor Relations, the American Arbitration Association, the Connecticut Workers’ Compensation Commission, the Connecticut Employment Security Appeals Division and the Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities. We also defend our public sector clients in claims brought before the State Freedom of Information Commission. We handle appeals from administrative agency decisions that are brought before the state and federal courts.

Our attorneys have experience in dealing with issues such as wrongful discipline and termination, absenteeism, bargaining unit work, off-duty conduct, contract interpretation, promotion, demotion, discrimination, holidays and holiday pay, vacation entitlement, insurance and pension benefits, management rights, contract reopeners, overtime, subcontracting, wages, violence in the workplace and other working conditions. We represent our municipal clients in defense of claims brought under the state heart and hypertension law.

When contract negotiations reach impasse, we represent our clients in binding interest arbitration proceedings that are conducted according to the complex requirements of the Teacher Negotiations Act or the Municipal Employee Relations Act. Our attorneys develop strategic last best offers for each of the contract issues and marshal and present the best evidence in support of those offers. We strive to present a case that will convince the panel of arbitrators to award the employer’s position for each disputed issue. We have compiled a strong record of success in interest arbitration for public sector employers.

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• Collective Bargaining
• Contract Administration
• Litigation