Labor & Employment Attorneys

When you’re at a hearing and things start going sideways, what’s your go-to move? Last week during a cross, I realized mid-questioning that the testimony was unraveling, so I pivoted hard and pulled a… more

I once reviewed a non-compete that literally barred the employee from working in any industry that “relied on computers.” I had to read it twice to make sure it wasn’t a prank. It was for a mid-level … more

How long does the interview process at FP take? I applied for the virtual office, so I am not sure how that process goes or who I would interview with etc. Any insight would be helpful. Thanks!

Anyone have knowledge about Fisher Phillips maternity/parental leave policies?

I was in a client meeting and got grilled on three obscure FMLA hypotheticals like I was a human Google search. I felt like an idiot afterward for needing to double-check the regs. Do you ever feel li… more

Is associate pay lockstep at all of the big 4? At my big4 firm, I think it’s lockstep with a $10k increase for each class year, no matter the jump (I.e. salary increase not exponential like in biglaw)… more

Has anyone ever taken a labor relations course from Cornell’s ILR school? Was it worth it?

Thoughts on LBBS L&E in NYC?

I am a 3rd year at a big 4 L&E firm. How long until I can land a sweet spot in house at a tech company?

I'm deep in discussions with a few firms about making a lateral move, and of course, compensation is a huge factor. From your experience, what red flags should I watch out for that might signal pr… more

I put in my two weeks' notice today and was told it was my last day. Have you had an immediate exit after giving notice? I'm happy to have something new lined up, but was hoping to work a litt… more

Can I use MSJ filed in arbitration as a writing sample? I think no because arbitration is confidential, is this right?

As an African-American who has experienced and observed bias and prejudice in the workplace in multiple settings in my working career, I am having trouble practicing as an employment attorney on the d… more

For in-house employment counsel, have you noticed the job market has become super competitive now, especially for remote l&e in-house jobs? I noticed some remote jobs on LinkedIn that pay well get… more

Anyone know the pay period end dates for Ogletree? I start there in a couple weeks and trying to time not missing a pay period. I was told they get paid on 15th & end of month but didn’t get clari… more

Any info on MoFo’s L&E team in San Francisco?

For anyone who has worked at both Fisher Phillips and Littler, which one did you prefer and why?

Is it difficult to lateral from a regional firm to a lager firm or big 4 in another state? Anyone have experience doing this?

Which firm has the most work life balance? Ogletree, JL, FP, or Littler?

Can you be a traditional labor lawyer and never do arbitrations? I hate them.

What is the special counsel salary and bonus like at Littler?

Does anyone who works at Littler U.S. know what the process is like internally for trying to transfer to an international office (U.K. In particular, but insight on any international transfer would be… more

I was in a client meeting and got grilled on three obscure FMLA hypotheticals like I was a human Google search. I felt like an idiot afterward for needing to double-check the regs. Do you ever feel li… more

Does anyone have insight if there is a significant disparity in base salary and bonus between OD and Littler? Associates from my office are leaving one for the other.

I used to thrive on the energy of litigation. But lately, just seeing “Discovery deadline” pop up on my calendar makes my stomach drop. I’m tired of the games, the obstruction, the motion practice tha… more

Does anyone do work with hedge funds that would be willing to have a conversation?

Where does Seyfarth Shaw fall within the L&E space? Are they viewed as L&E Biglaw or more similar to a Big 4 L&E boutique firm? Also if anyone has thoughts on W/L balance at Seyfarth…

What is a PFL discrimination hearing in front of a Workers’ Comp ALJ about? HR just notified legal that one is happening tomorrow and there is no time to get outside counsel on this. What do they ex… more

Does Morgan Lewis have a billable hour requirement?

How do you calculate non-economic damages in constructive discharge cases when PC may not have economic damages but the facts are considerably egregious? Long story short, I was inappropriately touche… more

Im currently a 2nd year at one of the Big 4 LE firms in a smaller market. I want to move to a bigger city. Can anyone speak to what 3yrd year associate comp would be at OD in DC or Chicago?

Sometimes I feel like I’m less of an attorney and more of a highly paid janitor for bad HR. Last month I spent 18 billable hours trying to untangle a termination that was so poorly documented, it look… more

What is comp like for Class of 2021 at Vladeck, Raskin and Clark?

Is in house pay comparable to Big 4 L&E pay?

Junior associate at a big 4 in a niche advice and counsel oriented practice group. There hasn’t been enough work, but office leadership isn’t open to letting me do work outside of the practice group (… more

(Very) junior associate at a big 4 firm, but I really like the data protection/ cyber security work I’ve been doing. Good rates too. On the flip side, I really dislike wage and hour, discrimination/ha… more

Any insight into Jones Day’s L&E group?

Stuck in a conundrum. Non-equity with a long tenure at my current big 3 firm. Well regarded in my specialty, growing but not substantial book of business. Offered a lateral position at a similarly siz… more

Question for plaintiffs lawyers here. Has anyone helped a client get off a PIP? Client is being set up to fail in the medical field and wants to stay at her job and is afraid of being “blackballed” if… more