Jonathan Keselenko is an experienced litigator and counselor who handles all types of labor and employment matters. In the litigation arena, he has acted as lead counsel for employers in large class action cases, including wage-and-hour-related claims brought on behalf of putative classes and claims under federal employment statutes. He also successfully represents employers in jury and bench trials involving discrimination and harassment employment claims brought in federal and state court and before administrative agencies.
Jonathan also handles non-compete and non-solicit matters for clients. This work involves litigation (such as injunction hearings), and also advice and counseling to avoid such litigation.
Jonathan has an extensive traditional labor law practice, which includes representing employers before the National Labor Relations Board and the Massachusetts Labor Relations Commission. He regularly acts as the lead management negotiator in collective bargaining with unions. He defends employers against unfair labor practice charges and with respect to “R” (representation) petitions in numerous NLRB regional offices throughout the United States and in face-to-face meetings with the NLRB General Counsel. Jonathan also represents employers in grievances challenging employment practices, and he has arbitrated labor law disputes under collective bargaining agreements.
Industries:
- Cannabis
- Education
- Energy & Climate
- Healthcare
- Investment Advisers & Private Funds
- Life Sciences
- Professional Services
- Technology
- Retail
- Hospitality
- Manufacturing
- Financial Services