Michael T. Mortensen

Michael T. Mortensen is Of Counsel in the Dallas, Texas, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. He focuses his practice on traditional labor relations, workplace law, and preventive advice and counseling.

His extensive labor relations experience includes collective bargaining, labor contract administration, grievances and arbitration hearings, NLRB proceedings, litigation, work stoppages, acquisitions and divestitures, and multiemployer benefit plans. He also serves as a trusted partner and advisor in all aspects of employment law, including administrative agency investigations and proceedings, discipline and discharge, complex investigations, workplace compliance, leave and accommodation administration, and HR policy management.

Mr. Mortensen spent several years directly interacting with employees on behalf of management during union organizing drives in a wide variety of industries and locations across the country. He devotes a significant amount of time advising employers faced with union organizing, corporate campaigns, large-scale protests and demonstrations, and representation elections, as well as assisting with the development of comprehensive programs to promote positive employee relations and effective leadership.

Mr. Mortensen is an engaging speaker who routinely presents interactive training seminars to all levels of management, human resources professionals, industry organizations, and professional associations on a wide range of labor and employment topics.

In addition to his career with Jackson Lewis P.C., Mr. Mortensen served as in-house labor and employment counsel and director of labor relations for large national corporations in the retail (general merchandise and grocery), distribution, and healthcare industries.

Michael T. Mortensen In the News

Michael Mortensen Comments on Implications of Joint Employer Decisions Applying Browning-Ferris

October 2, 2018 • Bloomberg BNA Big Law Business

Michael T. Mortensen Publications

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NLRB Strengthens Property Rights, Employers May Limit Off-Duty Access by Contractors’ Employees

September 27, 2019

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Scabby the Rat: Threatening Pest or Famous Labor Icon?

March 19, 2019

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Labor Board Narrows What May Be Considered Concerted Activity

January 29, 2019

Webinars

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How to Respond [Effectively] to Union Organizing in the Chemical Industry

2 - 3:00 PM EST
Archived

Michael T. Mortensen Blog Posts

Healthcare Workplace Update

Protected Concerted Activity: Healthcare Employers Should Remain Wary Despite Narrowing Labor Board Standard

February 13, 2019
Labor & Collective Bargaining

D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals Upholds NLRB’s Browning-Ferris Joint-Employer Test, Cautions Board on Rulemaking

December 28, 2018
Labor & Collective Bargaining

Labor Board Further Extends Deadline for Submitting Comments on Proposed Joint-Employer Rulemaking

December 12, 2018

Pro Bono and Community Involvement

•Boggess Elementary (Plano ISD), Watch D.O.G.S. Volunteer
•Creighton Preparatory School, Former Volunteer Wrestling Coach
•Elkhorn Suburban Fire District, Former Vice President and Board Member
•Make-A-Wish Foundation of Nebraska, Former Volunteer
•Plano Sports Authority, Youth Soccer Coach
•Wylie Baseball & Softball Association, Youth Baseball Coach