Private & Public Sector
The Deutsch Williams labor and employment law group provides legal services to employers in the public and private sectors. Our clients represent virtually every industry, as well as cities and towns, school committees and large public authorities. Our services include:

• Practice before the National Labor Relations Board, the Massachusetts Labor Relations Commission, and the Massachusetts Civil Service Commission
• Counsel on employment discrimination matters, including practice before the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
• Counsel on employee leave entitlements, including leave pursuant to the Family and Medical Leave Act and the Small Necessities Leave Act
• Negotiation of collective bargaining agreements
• Arbitration of union contract disputes
• Defense of wrongful discharge suits, discrimination suits and claims for compensation
• Counsel and litigation regarding the Occupational Safety and Health Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act
• Training for employers, supervisors, and employees regarding prevention of harassment and discrimination, handbook development, employee discipline, and accommodation issues
• Counsel regarding reduction in force and WARN Act compliance
• Counsel regarding internal investigations

We bring to our representation a focus on preventive legal assistance, helping our clients to avoid costly and time-consuming litigation, arbitrations, and administrative proceedings by providing advice and training for key personnel.