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Day-to-day counseling
Advising on transactions
Negotiating agreements
Noncompete agreements
Trade secret disputes
Class action and employment litigation
Our Labor and Employment team has been ranked Band 3 for the last 17 years by Chambers USA in Michigan.
At Honigman, our Labor and Employment team partners with both U.S. and international clients across a wide range of industries, delivering tailored counseling, strategic planning, and litigation services designed to protect your interests and advance your objectives.
A client-first approach enables us to develop practical strategies that not only address immediate needs but also help you build a positive, compliant, and productive workplace for the long term. Our proactive services are designed to help you prevent and minimize employment-related risks, ensuring you are always prepared for any challenges that may arise.
When your business is involved in transactions, we’re by your side to assess employment law risks, review agreements, and negotiate executive contracts and related plans and materials. Our team is skilled at managing transitions, onboarding key talent, and resolving post-closing employment issues to ensure your deals move forward smoothly.
Should litigation arise, you can count on our experienced trial attorneys, who have a proven track record of success in courts and before agencies nationwide. We have successfully represented employers in matters ranging from noncompete and trade secret disputes to class actions, discrimination, harassment, and retaliation claims. Whatever the challenge, our Labor and Employment team is focused on achieving the best possible outcomes for your business.
“The employment law team responds immediately to my inquiries and work on clients’ issues promptly. I appreciate the level of attention we receive.” – Chambers USA, client
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Successfully handled a multi-milliondollar lawsuit involving breach of contract and tortious interference claims against a former employee and their new employer. After defeating a motion to dismiss, the team secured a highly favorable settlement, preserving key contractual protections and delivering a strong outcome for the client.
Successfully defended against a nationwide wage and hour collective action under the Fair Labor Standards Act. By applying recent appellate precedent, the team secured dismissal of all out-of-state putative collective members at the motion to dismiss stage. This significantly narrowed the scope of the litigation, reducing the potential exposure by approximately 90 percent. (Tecomet)
Represented a company and its owner in litigation brought by a former executive claiming entitlement to a substantial equity stake during a sale transaction. Achieved dismissal of the executive’s claims on jurisdictional and substantive grounds, and pursued a multi-million-dollar countersuit for breach of employment obligations. The matter was resolved through litigation and arbitration on highly favorable terms for the client. (Chemico)
Defended against multiple wage and hour class and representative actions over an extended period. Implemented a strategic defense that led to early dismissal of one case with a settlement paid by the plaintiff, removal of remaining actions to federal court, and dismissal of all class claims based on enforceable arbitration agreements— reducing potential exposure by 75 percent. Ultimately resolved all remaining claims on favorable terms. (TriStrux)
Provided strategic counsel to a company’s Board of Directors during the departure of two senior executives. Led the negotiation and preparation of key separation documents under a compressed timeline to ensure completion ahead of the public announcement. (Avertix Medical)
Represented automotive supplier before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, which affirmed the dismissal of a USERRA claim based on a shortened contractual limitations period; Oswald v. BAE Industries, Inc., 2012 WL 1700704 (6th Cir. 2012).
We are a business law firm delivering exceptional counsel and client-focused service. Our attorneys bring experience from the U.S. Department of Justice, Am Law 50 firms, and leading global organizations, providing sophisticated solutions to meet the complex needs of today’s businesses.