Labor Negotiations
Whether you’re tasked with negotiating a first contract or a successor agreement, we provide comprehensive needs-based support. LRC provides full-suite collective bargaining negotiations service, ranging from first-chair negotiator to behind-the-scenes advice and counsel.
Our services are organically designed to shepherd your organization’s business needs and budgetary realities from development through ratification.
Labor Grievances and Arbitration
Timely and favorable dispute resolution is critical to the operational success of any organization with represented team members. From informal dispute resolution to conducting grievance hearings and answer letters, to litigating in third-party arbitration and completing briefs responsive to the same–LRC is there for your organization every step of the way. Advancing your objectives in resolving labor disputes in as timely, favorable, and cost-effective manner as possible.
Labor Contract Administration
The need for a healthy and productive labor-management dynamic doesn’t end when the ink dries on the collective bargaining agreement. Your industry, organizational demands, and objectives are constantly evolving. LRC is glad to provide proactive support in contract implementation and administration by obtaining timely consensus with your labor partners and limiting liability where practicality limits the opportunity for the same. LRC serves as a trusted thought-partner in forging through unforeseen or novel challenges with contractual implications on an issue by issue basis in addition to providing bigger picture support in assisting your organization in facilitating and maintaining a robust, cooperative, and collaborative labor/management relationship.
Workplace Investigations
When an employer knows or reasonably should know of allegations of misconduct, harassment, or discrimination the law requires that the employer take prompt action to investigate and where applicable, take corrective action. Doing so is critical for an employer organization to mitigate liability and ensure compliance with applicable state and federal law. Retaining LRC to conduct a thorough and timely third-party investigation is an essential tool for your organization to gather a comprehensive and neutral assessment of the circumstance and receive advice on prudent next steps to adequately remedy the matter.
Employee Policy and Handbook
Having a clear, concise, and comprehensive employee code of conduct and general organizational policies are critical in maintaining a workplace culture that maximizes productivity, limits disruption, encourages accountability, and discourages misconduct. LRC leverages its significant database of Employee Policy and Handbook creation experience and resources to tailor pragmatic documents that genuinely reflect the culture and values of your organization. An employee handbook that mitigates liability and enables the organization to maintain and enforce its desired culture, identity, and reputation has a meaningful impact on bolstering the backbone of your organization
Employee Relations Assessment, Strategy, and Planning
Organizations often wisely seek to address employee relations matters head-on and at the first sign of trouble, minimizing operational impact and the potential harm to organizational morale in limiting the risk of further complication.LRC offers individual matter consultation in which employers proactively seek guidance in addressing a sensitive and/or developing employee relations matter, opting to promptly assess and adequately address the same.
Testimonials
“Jacob is conscientious, timely, and professional in his work. He is an excellent listener and ensures he understands the project. He then uses what he’s learned to thoroughly research the issue, develop potential solutions, check in with the client, and ultimately produce a professional report that addresses the issue. He is an important member of the team who always brings value and solutions-oriented approaches.”
-Jason Batchelor
Deputy City Manager | City of Aurora, Colorado
“It has truly been my pleasure to get to know Jake and work closely together. In just a short time, I have come to trust his judgment and value his opinions. I believe his professionalism, knowledge, and experience will continue to contribute to a successful HR model and a high-performing Advice and Counsel team.”
-Jane Rooney
Manager | American Red Cross
Put shortly, Jacob is a brilliant and hardworking professional that is an asset to any team.
Jacob carries with him a well-trained mind and staunch legal acumen. His prowess in conflict resolution is perhaps only exceeded by his ability to communicate seamlessly with both union representatives and executive staff. A quick study, Jacob is able to both lead investigations and provide insight and guidance at the negotiating table.
I would highly recommend Jacob’s services to all in industry.
-Steven Levkoff
Senior Project Manager, General Dynamics Bath Iron Works