NICOLE A. SMITH
We counsel employers on labor relation matters in both union and non-union environments, such as:
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Labor Strategy
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Collective Bargaining
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Labor Arbitrations
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Unfair Labor Practice Charges
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Neutrality and Card Check Agreements
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Strike/Lockout Advice
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Supervisory Training
LABOR
EMPLOYMENT
We have extensive experience assisting clients on all aspects of employment law, including:
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Advice and Counsel Regarding State and Federal Laws
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High-Profile Investigations
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Discrimination Claims
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Wrongful Termination
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Harassment Training
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Executive Agreements
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Non-Compete Issues
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Wage and Hour Issues
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Whistleblower Claims
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Corporate HR Auditing and Compliance
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Fair Credit and Reporting Act
AREAS OF PRACTICE
OSHA
Nationally recognized OSHA counsel assisting clients with matters, such as:
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Compliance Counseling
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Responding to State and Federal Citations
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Post-Accident Crisis Response
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Investigations
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Training
OTHER SERVICES
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We regularly act as outside general counsel for clients who do not need a full time in-house counsel
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We serve as labor and employment counsel on multi-disciplinary teams working on a wide range of matters, such as, investigations, mergers and acquisitions, and commercial real estate transactions
FEDERAL CONTRACTS
We partner with government contract attorneys assisting with matters, such as:
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Service Contract Act
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Davis Bacon/Prevailing Wage
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Affirmative Action Plans
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OFCCP Audits
We are currently assisting employers with:
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Bringing employees back into the workplace in a safe manner
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Determining what, if any, personal protective equipment will be required
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Managing employees working at home
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Managing privacy issues
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Navigating state and federal OSHA requirements, and workers compensation issues
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Evaluating litigation risks