Brent R. Pohlman is a partner in Mandelbaum Barrett’s labor and employment practice group.

Brent has extensive experience representing employers in complex civil litigation, including civil rights actions, whistleblower claims, contract disputes, wage and hour cases, and other types of employment disputes. He regularly represents clients in federal and New Jersey state courts, in addition to appearing before administrative agencies including the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Office for Civil Rights, the New Jersey Division of Civil Rights, and the New Jersey Department of Labor.

In addition, Brent helps employers develop and implement policies and procedures, comply with labor and employment laws and regulations, and manage day-to-day issues with their workforce. He frequently counsels clients on their employment agreements and handbooks, the Family Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”), employee discipline, reductions in force, furloughs, seniority, workplace investigations, and other areas. He also regularly trains employees and managers on a variety of areas, including anti-harassment, anti-discrimination, and disability accommodations.

In his labor practice, Brent represents employers in contract negotiations and advises on the administration of CBAs. He assists in grievance responses and represents employers in arbitration proceedings, as well as in unfair practice proceedings. Brent also helps his clients cultivate a healthy, respectful, and mutually beneficial relationship with their employee units.

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