Employment and labor issues can be unique on every construction project.

Managing the relationships between contractors and employees can be one of the most challenging aspects of a project.  We have experience working with contractors to address common employment and labor issues.  Whether there’s a harassment claim or an unfair labor practice complaint, we are here to help.

When problems do arise, we will help you find a solution

We are proactive and provide our clients with preventative tools, like well-designed employment manuals and management training, to stay ahead of problems.

Representative Work


  • Guided a general contractor through the L&I procedures to end an ex-employee’s fraudulently obtained disability benefits
  • Favorably resolved a class action prevailing wage claim brought by employees of a sub-contractor against the general contractor
  • Negotiated and drafted a pre-hire agreement on behalf of subcontractor under 29 U.S.C. § 158(f) to facilitate a productive working relationship with the Union Procedure
  • Successfully defended a contractor against an unfair labor practice claim with the NLRB

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