Labor Law

Keller Thoma has been practicing traditional labor law since the passage of the Wagner Act in 1935. Currently, the Labor Law Practice Group provides legal advice and representation to a wide array of employers, from major corporations to small businesses, large cities to small villages, large medical institutions to small nursing homes, and local school districts to intermediate school districts.

Attorneys: Gary P. King, Steven H. Schwartz, Gregory T. Schultz, Elizabeth A. Young, Kathryn E. Jones

Private Sector

Keller Thoma's Michigan labor attorneys have successfully negotiated thousands of collective bargaining agreements on behalf of employers. We have extensive experience in all phases of the collective bargaining process, including, among other things… Read More

Attorneys: Steven H. Schwartz

Public Sector

Attorneys: Steven H. Schwartz

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May

Michigan Governor Whitmer’s Executive Order Implementing Safeguards to Protect Michigan Worker’s From COVID-19

May 19th, 2020

On May 18, 2020, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued Executive Order No. 2020-91, which implements safeguards to prevent the transmission of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) amongst workers as in-person work and activities gradually resume. To… Read More

Apr

Governor Whitmer Signs New Emergency Rules on March 30, 2020

April 15th, 2020

On March 30, 2020, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed new emergency rules promulgated by the director of the workers’ disability compensation agency. These rules supersede the entirety of the emergency rules filed on March 18, 2020. The key changes elimi… Read More

Apr

Governor Whitmer’s Executive Order Extending Employment Protections to Workers Who Stay Home During the COVID-19 Emergency

April 6th, 2020

On April 3, 2020, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued Executive Order No. 2020-36, which prohibits employers from retaliating against employees who are permitted to go into work under the “Stay Home, Stay Safe Order” Executive Order No. 202… Read More

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Keller Thoma, P.C. and Steven H. Schwartz & Associates are happy to announce that they have transitioned to an “Of Counsel” relationship, effective April 1, 2020. Steven H. Schwartz and Associates and Keller Thoma are both leaders in the representation of public and private sector employers in labor relations and employment matters. This arrangement will allow both firms to combine their efforts, and decades of experience, in the representation of their clients. Together, we will be able to provide an incredible depth of understanding and experience in the representation of Michigan employers.

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