The Firm's Labor and Employment Practice Group represents employers in all aspects of employer/employee relationships, including the negotiation of collective bargaining agreements.  The Labor and Employment Practice Group has extensive experience in successfully defending all of the following matters:

• grievances / unfair practices

• EEOC discrimination charges

• state and U.S. Federal court lawsuits asserting alleged violations of employment contracts

• civil rights.

The Labor and Employment Practice Group's expertise and counseling also focuses on preventive measures to help employers achieve compliance and reduce litigation risks.  The Labor and Employment Practice Group's employment-litigation practice consists primarily of representing corporate clients in matters such as the following:

• general employment matters

• wage and hour claims and disputes, including class action lawsuits

• wrongful discharge

• discrimination and sexual harassment claims

• workers' compensation matters

• arbitration and mediation

• local labor regulations

• labor due diligence

• ERISA

• compliance with U.S. Federal and Puerto Rico Labor law.