Jordan Faykus works closely with employers in a wide variety of counseling, disputes, and workplace matters.

Some of his areas of focus include:

Strategic Counseling

Mr. Faykus guides management and human resources through all phases of the employment cycle.  From hiring through terminations, Jordan provides strategic advice and counseling for companies to best position the business, avoid risk, and comply with applicable labor and employment laws.

Common Areas of Counseling:

  • Non-Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation
  • Leave and Accommodation
  • Reductions In Force
  • Employee Discipline
  • Wage and Hour Compliance
  • Internal Investigations
  • Traditional Labor Law
  • Workplace Safety / OSHA
  • ERISA Claims for Benefits

Litigation and Disputes

Jordan Faykus regularly represents clients in employment litigation in federal and state courts, AAA and other arbitrations, and in proceedings before the various government agencies. Mr. Faykus has a proven track record spanning over a decade of obtaining resolutions favorable to the business.

Common Claims Defended:

  • Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation
  • Breach of Executive Agreements and Employment Contracts
  • Employee Misclassification, Unpaid Wages, and Overtime
  • Unfair Labor Practice Charges
  • Workplace Safety Violations
  • Violation of Non-Competition Agreements

Unions and Labor

Managing your workforce and maintaining positive employee relations is critical to your company’s success. Mr. Faykus regularly teams with company management on traditional labor law and union matters to help businesses operate in a productive and efficient manner.

Areas of Expertise:

  • Union Campaigns and Elections
  • Collective Bargaining Negotiations
  • Grievances and Arbitrations
  • Unfair Labor Practice Charges
  • Positive Employee / Management Relations

Workplace Safety and OSHA

When workplace accidents occur, companies need a trusted advisor to assist with the legal issues presented. Mr. Faykus helps companies navigate through their various obligations with OSHA, and helps minimize exposure.

Common Areas of Representation:

  • OSHA Investigations
  • Negotiating OSHA Citations
  • Litigating Contested Citations
  • OSHA Whistleblower Claims
  • Workplace Safety Compliance

ERISA Claims

When faced with administrative claims for plan benefits, careful attention is required to comply with plan procedures and applicable laws. Jordan Faykus advises benefit plan administrators and companies on the various legal obligations, procedures, and risks when evaluating claims for plan benefits. When challenged, Mr. Faykus also defends those determinations in federal court.

ERISA Claims Defended:

  • Retirement Plan Benefits
  • Severance Plan Benefits
  • Medical Benefits
  • Incentive Plan Benefits
  • Requests for Plan Documents
  • SMM, SPD, and 204(h) Plan Notices
  • Litigation of Benefit Claim Determinations

Employment Agreements and HR Documents

Having compliant employee agreements and HR policies is key to avoiding risk and operating efficiently. Mr. Faykus works with management and human resources to develop the employment documents needed for your business – from onboarding through separations.

Common Documents Prepared:

  • Employment and Executive Agreements
  • Non-Competition and Non-Solicitation Agreements
  • Separation and Severance Agreements
  • Release and Waiver Agreements
  • Employee Communications
  • Workplace Policies and Employee Handbooks