Seth T. Ford provides advice and litigation services on labor and employment law matters under both state and federal law, including claims of harassment and discrimination, unfair labor practices, breach of employment agreements (particularly confidentiality and non-competition provisions), wage and hour violations, reductions in force and issues under the Family Medical Leave Act. Mr. Ford has experience in both trial courts and appellate courts as well as before arbitration panels. He is licensed in three states, and has successfully litigated labor and employment matters as lead counsel in over twelve states and throughout the Southeast.
Representative Experience
Lead counsel in successfully defending largest privately-held forest products company in the United States against dozens of employment claims of all types throughout the Southeast
Trial counsel for one of North America’s largest insurance adjusting companies while defending class action involving multi-million dollar claims for fraud and violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act
Lead counsel on behalf of forest products company in obtaining withdrawal of unfair labor practice charge alleging that over 200 contracts were unlawful under the National Labor Relations Act
Regularly advises regional nuclear power company in employment law disputes and traditional labor issues, including strike preparation, collective bargaining agreement disputes and arbitrations
Lead counsel for Canada based forest products company in successfully defending multiple suits, including suits alleging defamation, wrongful discharge and violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act
Lead counsel for multiple energy companies on appeal and oral arguments before the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals regarding future changes to post-retirement benefits under the National Labor Relations Act
Trial counsel in successful defense of computer outsourcing company in class action test case involving breach of employment contract claim in Alabama state court
Represented holding company of regional insurance providers in reduction in force across multiple states
Publications
Editor-in-Chief, Georgia Human Resources Manual, A Guide to Georgia and Federal Employment Laws and Regulations (American Chamber of Commerce Resources 2006, 2007, 2008)