Foster, Swift, Collins & Smith, P.C.

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Employment Litigation

When allowed the opportunity to plan, we strive to prevent costly litigation.  That said, we also stand ready to defend you if claims arise or if we are retained late in the game. Over the years, our Labor & Employment Law attorneys have represented employers in discrimination, wrongful discharge, and other employment disputes before state and federal courts and administrative agencies, as well as in arbitration, mediation, and other alternative dispute resolution systems. Our breadth of experience and skill in tackling the most complex labor relations issues will become your asset, should litigation become a reality.

Foster Swift provides experienced representation in employment litigation disputes under all aspects of employment and labor laws, including:

  • the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act;
  • Title VII;
  • the Family Medical Leave Act;
  • 42 USC 1983;
  • the Americans with Disabilities Act;
  • the Michigan's Persons With Disabilities Civil Rights Act;
  • the Age Discrimination in Employment Act;
  • MIOSHA; and
  • more.

We are also well-versed in representing employers in causes of action for breach of contract (including non-compete covenants), wrongful discharge, whistleblower and retaliation.

Our attorneys have represented litigants in state and federal courts, as well as in administrative proceedings before various state and federal agencies and departments, including the Michigan Department of Civil Rights, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Department of Labor, the Wage and Hour Division, and the Unemployment Insurance Agency.

REPRESENTATIVE EXPERIENCE

Successfully Defended Manufacturer against Breach of Employment and Potential Liability

No Cause of Action Verdict Attained in Employment Discrimination Matter

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Michael Oliva by a Partner on 07/27/14 in Administrative Agency Practice

    I've known Mike for almost 40 years. He's a first-rate lawyer and a first-rate individual.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Michael Oliva by a Sole Practitioner on 07/19/14 in Business Law

    An absolutely excellent attorney.

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