Lawyers Specializing in Employment Law

The legal team at Fraser Stryker PC LLO offers highly skilled representation in labor and employment law. Our clients are employers in both the public and private sectors, and come to our firm for a variety of legal needs.

Government regulations for employers are constantly developing and changing. Our attorneys provide up-to-date legal advice and offer proactive solutions to avoid issues in the future. When labor disputes do arise, employers turn to our firm for aggressive litigation representation. Our lawyers handle cases at both the state and federal levels, as well as during appeals. We also regularly appear before administrative agencies such as the National Labor Relations Board, the U.S. Department of Labor, the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs and similar state and local agencies nationwide.

Leaders in Labor and Employment Law

Our labor and employment attorneys have earned a reputation for being leaders in their field. We are active in numerous employment law organizations, and are at the front of new developments in this practice area. Furthermore, Patrick J. Barrett is a fellow in the College of Labor and Employment Lawyers, and has been listed in U.S. News and World Report’s The Best Lawyers in America.

Employment Disputes and Negotiations

Our firm represents employers in labor negotiations and during litigation for:

• Risk management and workers’ compensation
• Labor contract claims and wage disputes
• Employment discrimination
• Wrongful discharge actions
• Labor arbitration
• Collective bargaining agreements
• Union organization

Preventative Legal Advisory Services

A substantial part of labor and employment work is preventive. Our attorneys advise clients on:

• Audits of personnel practice
• Supervisory training
• Development of employee handbooks
• Policies and affirmative action plans
• Daily operations

Fraser Stryker PC LLO offers a unique training program, “Fundamentals for Lawful Management.”

This program is geared to train supervisors, managers, and human resources personnel on a variety of employment law matters. Recognizing that the words and actions of managers can impose liability on their employers, this half-day training session is geared to train employees to spot legal problems as they arise in the workplace and to avoid conduct that can create liability. From avoiding discrimination claims to paying employees properly, this session covers all aspects of the employer/employee relationship.

For scheduling and pricing information, contact Kate Dittrick.

Risk Management & Workers’ Compensation

Our workers’ compensation practice ranges from counseling clients regarding reporting and compliance issues to defending employers before the Workers’ Compensation Court. We represent workers’ compensation insurance carriers as well as self-insured employers. Many of Fraser Stryker’s clients are engaged in manufacturing enterprises. Consequently, we have handled litigation involving a variety of injuries common to these industries, including cumulative trauma claims such as carpal tunnel syndrome and lower back injuries. We also have extensive experience in defending occupational disease cases, including claims based on asbestos and lead exposure. Recently, we have handled an increasing number of cases alleging employee disability due to stress, emotional problems, and psychological impairment that have originated in a variety of workplace environments, from manufacturing to office settings. Fraser Stryker has recognized expertise in the qualification of, and compliance with, requirements for self-insured status in Nebraska. We have successfully developed and gained Workers’ Compensation Court approval of self-insurers’ use of trusts in place of the court requirement of surety bonds as additional financial security. Our Firm has represented businesses regarding innovative, strategic, and corporate structure planning to positively affect workers’ compensation experience ratings.