Practices | Labor and Employment Law

About Us

The attorneys in Bernstein Shur’s Labor and Employment Law Practice Group provide representation and counsel to employers throughout northern New England in all aspects of employment law and regulation. We partner with private and public sector businesses to address legal issues in the workplace, finding practical approaches and solutions to fit the business environment and work force. We’re committed to helping our clients implement effective compliance and minimize the risk of employment law claims. The Labor and Employment Practice Group provides vigorous and experienced representation if litigation arises.

Our practice areas include:

  • Race, sex, age, disability and other forms of employment discrimination law
  • Negotiation and review of employment contracts
  • Trade secret and non-competition protections;
  • Compensation, including executive compensation;
  • Pensions, insurance, and other employee fringe benefits;
  • Sexual harassment law;
  • Workplace privacy, including HIPAA;
  • Workplace violence and security;
  • Family and other medical leave laws;
  • Wage and hour laws;
  • Independent contractor and contingent workforce issues;
  • Union avoidance;
  • Union negotiations.

We provide a full range of services, including:

  • Advice and counsel
  • Workplace investigation
  • Training
  • Representation before administrative agencies
  • Arbitration Alternative dispute resolution
  • Drafting and review of policies and documents
  • Labor relations services
  • Representation in litigation

Online Sexual Harassment Training

Bernstein Shur offers a unique online training program that allows employers to provide sexual harassment training to employees and supervisors. The informative and easy-to-watch format covers topics such as how to recognize harassment, steps for prevention and how to report harassment. To learn more about Bernstein Shur’s Online Sexual Harassment Training click here.

Our Clients

Our clients include educational institutions, manufacturing companies, medical and other health care practices, hospitals, non-profit organizations, financial institutions, hotels and restaurants, construction companies, retail establishments, state and local government units, family-owned businesses, and many more.

Respected by Our Peers & Clients

Bernstein Shur’s employment law attorneys are among the most experienced and expert in Northern New England. A majority of the employment lawyers in the practice have been recognized, based on peer and client ratings, by Best Lawyers in America (a highly-respected guide to legal excellence) and Chambers USA (the definitive directory of business attorneys in the United States) as top in the field of labor and employment law.

The group frequently presents seminars on current labor and employment law issues. The most recent seminar explored legal issues with social media sites, such as Facebook and Twitter, and was featured in a Portland Press Herald editorial (click here to see the article).

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