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Tom Boyer is a shareholder concentrating his practice in the areas of labor law, employment relations and civil rights, including matters relating to union representation, collective bargaining, unemployment compensation, wage claims, personnel policies and manuals, as well as disputes concerning wrongful discharge and other disciplinary actions for both public and private employers.
He has appeared as an advocate at numerous labor arbitrations and has served as a hearing officer with respect to labor related disciplinary matters. He maintains an “AV” peer review rating with Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory, the highest peer review rating for attorneys.
Mr. Boyer conducts management training seminars on numerous labor relations topics and has authored or edited a variety of books and articles discussing a range of subjects in the field.
Mr. Boyer is certified by the American Arbitration Association to serve as an approved mediator. Mediation is a form of alternative dispute resolution that is increasingly utilized to reduce the time and cost of litigation.
Education:
J.D., University of Notre Dame, 1975
B.A., cum laude, University of Notre Dame, 1972
Bar and Court Admissions:
State Bar of Michigan, 1975
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
Memberships:
State Bar of Michigan
(member, Labor and Employment Law Section)
Oakland County Bar Association
American Bar Association
(member, Labor and Employment Relations Sections)
Books:
Employment Law Answer Book, published by Aspen Publishers, New York, NY
Call 800.638.8437 to order or go to www.aspenpublishers.com
Articles:
Employee convinces superior to fire co-worker for unlawful reasons;
Commentator, Winter 2011
Government scrutinizes independent contractor relationships;
Commentator, Spring 2010
Overtime pay: common misconception can cost you;
Commentator, Winter 2009
Some employees must be paid for attendance at training;
Commentator, Spring 2008
Minimum wage: Michigan trumps the federal government;
Commentator, Fall 2007
When to use social security numbers;
Commentator, Summer 2005
Employee Termination: How to Avoid a Lawsuit;
Commentator, Fall 2004
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Thomas L. Boyer