Labor Law

Labor law in the construction industry presents unique and complex challenges, driven by multi-employer worksites, project-based employment, union relationships, and evolving regulatory requirements. Our firm represents property owners, general contractors, subcontractors, developers, and construction managers in navigating the full spectrum of labor issues specific to this highly regulated field, including all facets of bodily injury claims made under Labor Law Sections 200, 240(1), and 241(6), from pre-suit accident site investigations through jury trial verdict. In this highly technical area of personal injury litigation, both clients and carriers require experienced, results-driven attorneys to navigate them through any issue that may arise, from initiating third-party actions for risk transfer and additional insured coverage to possible exposure under New York’s “grave injury” statute.

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At KSLN, we provide strategic counsel on compliance with prevailing wage laws, certified payroll requirements, project labor agreements, and regulations enforced by agencies such as the U.S. Department of Labor and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.

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Construction employers frequently operate in unionized environments and must address complex collective bargaining obligations. We advise clients in negotiations with trade unions, administer collective bargaining agreements, and represent management in grievance and arbitration proceedings. Our attorneys also handle unfair labor practice charges and representation matters before the National Labor Relations Board, ensuring compliance with federal labor laws while protecting operational flexibility on active and upcoming projects. 

Our commitment to a simplified approach to complex claims is geared towards maximizing results, while mitigating risk. Our team is also happy to review clients’ existing contracts in order to put them in the best position to avoid long, protracted, expensive litigation, and the risk of personal exposure.