Administrative Claims

The firm’s attorneys represent and defend employers before a wide range of administrative forums, including the National Labor Relations Board, Worker’s Compensation Appeals Board, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Employment Development Department, California Department of Fair Employment and Housing, California Department of Industrial Relations (Labor Commissioner), and Cal-OSHA.

Collective Bargaining Agreements

We represent employers facing unionization of the workforce, accusations of discriminating against workers pursuing union organization, striking employees under collective bargaining agreements and collective bargaining negotiations.  We provide representation of employers in collective bargaining agreements, National Labor Relations Board proceedings, labor arbitrations, union avoidance, managing and resolving strikes and charges of unfair labor practices.

Arbitration & Mediation

Smith Dollar attorneys are experienced in all forms of Alternative Dispute Resolution including arbitration, mediation, neutral evaluation and enforcement of ADR agreements.

Litigation

Smith Dollar’s employment law litigators have extensive experience defending employers of all sizes. Our attorneys emphasize a rapid and effective response to lawsuits, drawing upon their experience to identify cost-effective litigation solutions. We have experience in both individual and class actions.

We represent the trucking and transportation, construction, retail, manufacturing, financial, and service industries.