Of all contributors to the global economy, the work of human beings is the greatest. Managing employees and contractors is also the most challenging of tasks, as employers around the world grapple with advances in technology, rapidly developing geopolitical events, and a workforce that demands more from the organizations and businesses to which they contribute their time and energy.
With hundreds of labor and employment lawyers qualified in dozens of jurisdictions and screened for quality and responsiveness, Ally Law is a powerful legal resource for employers. Our geographic breadth means that we have experts on the ground, where and when you need them.
We routinely work with clients to minimize the likelihood of disputes with employees and relevant government agencies. We regularly conduct litigation-avoidance audits on issues such as anti-discrimination, wage and hour, recordkeeping and safety/health, and provide training workshops for management and supervisors in employment law compliance to minimize exposure.
Despite preventive measures, litigation is sometimes unavoidable. When employers face government agency investigations, audits, hearings or litigation, our Labor and Employment Group provides aggressive, practical and experienced representation in the following, among other areas:
The labor and employment lawyers at Ally Law member firms also have expertise in labor relations. We are committed to providing management with practical business approaches for maintaining a union-free environment while also avoiding interference from regulatory agencies in both union and non-union settings. Our goal is to enable clients to create an employee-relations climate that maximizes recruiting, retention, productivity, quality and service, and eliminates exposure to the expanding range of employment law liability.
Working with lawyers from across member firms and jurisdictions, we provide coordinated, cost-effective counsel and customized, strategic services in the following areas, among others:
Ally Law’s Labor and Employment Group provide strategic employment counsel and litigation services for large corporations, mid-sized businesses, government agencies and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in every region. With deep, firsthand understanding of local employment issues, and well versed in the laws and regulations of countries on every continent, we are proactive in helping clients understand, influence and respond to the latest developments in labor and employment law.
Obermayer Labor and Employment partner Melissa Atkins was interviewed by Scripps News about the United Auto Workers strike and the subsequent layoff of thousands of workers.
Ally Law’s Latinx member firms are pleased to provide this jurisdiction-by-jurisdiction guide to the region’s employee privacy laws.
In this video, Edwin Coe Employment Partner Emma Sangeelee discusses how to reach an effective discrimination settlement.
Ohio and Texas member, Vorys, created a blog on recent legal developments of interest to labor professionals in both the public and private sector.
Chambers Latin America ranks the top lawyers and law firms in 19 jurisdictions, spanning Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean, as well as all Spanish-speaking countries in South America. Click on the firm name to see how they ranked in the most recent guide.
The Chambers Asia Pacific Guide ranks the top lawyers and law firms across markets in Asia-Pacific. Click on the firm name to see how they ranked in the most recent guide.
The Chambers UK Guide ranks top lawyers and law firms across the UK legal market. Click on the firm name to see how they ranked in the most recent guide.
The Chambers Europe Guide ranks top lawyers and law firms across the European legal market. Click on the firm name to see how they ranked in the most recent guide.
The Chambers USA Guide ranks the top lawyers and law firms across the USA. Click on the firm name to see how they ranked in the most recent guide.
The Legal 500 UK edition analyzes the leading law firms and solicitors in the UK. Click on the firm name to see how they ranked in the most recent guide.
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The Legal 500 EMEA edition analyzes capabilities of law firms in 80 jurisdictions across Europe, Middle East and Africa. Member firms highlighted in areas of Employment in the latest guide include:
The Legal 500 Latin America edition analyzes capabilities of law firms in Mexico, Central America and South America. Member firms highlighted in area of employment in the most recent guide include:
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