The challenges become increasingly intense as businesses search for the most effective and equitable ways to balance their responsibilities to shareholders, workforces, and communities. In this context, we advise employers during negotiation of union contracts and on issues arising out of the administration of union contracts. We provide representation during proceedings before the National Labor Relations Board and state agencies, and we have extensive experience defending employers against discrimination claims, wrongful discharge suits, breach of contract claims, noncompetition actions, OSHA/MIOSHA claims, and FMLA suits. We counsel and assist clients in drafting personnel policies, employment handbooks, employment agreements, and a range of human resource-related documents.