The Employment Law Counselor hosted by Jeff Stewart Episode 13

Jeff Stewart focuses his practice on labor and employment matters. He represents business, governmental and not-for-profit employers in all phases of labor and employment law matters. Jeff defends employment actions related to workplace discrimination and harassment, wrongful termination, wage and hour disputes, and whistleblower claims. Jeff's clients appreciate his desire to get to know the unique aspects of their businesses and his ability to then apply the law to their particular circumstances. He counsels clients about non-compete agreements, sexual harassment investigations, FLSA compliance, unemployment compensation, and drafting employment policies and handbooks. Jeff also tries cases before the National Labor Relations Board and the Pennsylvania Labor Relations Board. He handles unfair labor practice charges, unit clarification hearings, and grievance arbitration. He counsels employers in union avoidance and has helped his clients successfully defeat union representation elections. Jeff serves as lead negotiator during collective bargaining and advises his clients on all aspects of strikes, lockouts, and mass picketing. In addition to his private-sector clients, Jeff represents municipalities with respect to their labor unions.

John Baker has practiced in labor and employment law his entire 35-year career and has represented management in all facets of labor-management relations and employment law, e.g. discrimination, mass picketing injunctions, grievances, arbitrations, unfair labor practices, wage and hour, paid leave, trade secrets, and collective bargaining. Achieved "Distinguished" peer-review rating and "highest ethical standard." Awarded Clara Barton Society Award (Red Cross), MS Corporate Achiever (Lehigh/Berks Counties), Volunteer Service Award (YMCA/YWCA) and Legal Eagle Award (Bar Association of Lehigh County).