Labor & Employment

We help employers navigate the full lifecycle of workforce management—from hiring and onboarding to performance management and separation. Our team provides day-to-day counsel on workplace policies, regulatory compliance, internal investigations, wage and hour issues, and labor standards under OSHA, OFCCP, and state laws. We also support training, policy audits, employment contracts, and risk mitigation strategies that align with business goals and evolving workplace norms.

Hinshaw advises on the design, implementation, and litigation of employee benefit programs and executive compensation packages. Our services include qualified and non-qualified retirement plans, health and welfare benefits, stock-based compensation, and ERISA compliance. We help employers reduce risk, meet disclosure obligations, and manage disputes involving fiduciary duties or plan administration.

We defend organizations in employment disputes across federal and state trial and appellate courts, and in investigations and enforcement matters before the EEOC and other regulatory agencies. Our lawyers represent employers in a wide range of disputes under federal and state laws, including the ADA, FMLA, Title VII, ADEA, and FLSA. We handle matters from early case evaluation through trial and appeal, including class actions and regulatory enforcement matters. We manage high-profile matters and develop litigation strategies focused on reducing risk and protecting business operations.

Our team represents management in union organizing campaigns, collective bargaining, and grievance arbitration. We handle labor disputes before the NLRB and advise on contract administration, strikes, and picketing. Clients depend on our counsel to maintain compliance, manage labor relations, and preserve operational continuity.

We help employers navigate occupational safety laws and avoid costly enforcement actions. Our lawyers provide compliance training, assist with OSHA investigations, and advise on recordkeeping and workplace safety procedures. We also represent clients in disputes involving alleged violations and whistleblower claims under state 

Hinshaw represents employers and insurers in complex and high-volume workers’ compensation claims. We appear before state industrial commissions and courts across the country, and advise on claims strategy, risk management, and return-to-work programs. Our lawyers have handled cases involving catastrophic injury, toxic exposure, and third-party liability.