Labor and Employment Law

For employers doing business in New Mexico, the Rodey Labor and Employment Group is a cohesive team of experienced litigators and negotiators. Our comprehensive approach to client service, which involves training, counseling and problem solving, gives our clients the support they need to operate more confidently in the complex arena of employment matters. We think ahead so our clients can stay ahead.

Rodey's full-service employment law practice represents local, regional and national employers. Our attorneys are knowledgeable in all federal and state laws affecting the employer-employee relationship. We have substantial experience representing employers in a wide variety of employment matters in federal and state courts and before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the New Mexico Human Rights Division, the New Mexico Workers' Compensation Administration and other agencies.

The firm's expertise includes:

	Civil rights in employment
	Employment discrimination
	Federal contract compliance
	Implied contract litigation
	Labor arbitration
	Occupational safety and health
	Pension and employee benefits
	Reduction-in-force litigation
	Sexual harassment
	Unemployment compensation
	Wage and hour disputes
	Workers' compensation
	Wrongful discharge litigation

We also advise clients in non-adversarial aspects of labor relations including employment terminations, early retirement plans, preparation of employee manuals, affirmative action plans, structuring grievance procedures, the Americans with Disabilities Act and preventive counseling.

Our attorneys also counsel clients on employment statutes and human resources factors in business transactions such as mergers, acquisitions and plant closures.