Robert H. Morsilli

Robert H. Morsilli is a Principal in the Boston, Massachusetts, and Providence, Rhode Island, offices of Jackson Lewis P.C. He practices labor and employment law, with a particular emphasis on traditional labor relations and wage and hour advice, counseling and litigation.

Mr. Morsilli provides advice and counsel, conducts training and represents clients in matters involving a wide array of employment law topics, including employment discrimination, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, and related state laws. Mr. Morsilli has appeared on behalf clients in these matters before federal and state courts, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination and the Rhode Island Commission for Human Rights.

Labor Relations Experience

With respect to labor relations, Mr. Morsilli represents both unionized and union-free clients. He has negotiated dozens of collective bargaining agreements, and he regularly advises clients, both unionized and union-free, regarding the development and implementation of strategic labor relations initiatives. Mr. Morsilli is a frequent lecturer and trainer on all aspects of labor law, including the practice of positive employee relations and the rights and obligations of management under collective bargaining agreements and applicable laws. Mr. Morsilli has represented clients in labor relations matters before various arbitration tribunals, the National Labor Relations Board, federal district courts and federal courts of appeal.

Wage and Hour Experience

Mr. Morsilli also regularly advises and represents clients in wage and hour matters. He is frequently retained by clients to conduct internal audits of wage and hour policies and practices, as well as trainings. He also represents clients in wage and hour matters before federal and state agencies, such as the federal Department of Labor and the Office of the Attorney General of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Mr. Morsilli has litigated wage and hour matters in both single plaintiff and collective/class actions.

Robert H. Morsilli Publications

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Employers Take Note: Labor Board Poised to Reverse Additional Obama-Era Work Rule Interpretations

February 9, 2018

Robert H. Morsilli Blog Posts

Labor & Collective Bargaining

Union Membership Remains Low Despite Administration’s Call on Workers to Join

February 6, 2015
Labor & Collective Bargaining

NLRB’s Johnson and Griffin Review Pitfalls Associated With Employer Monitoring of Social Media

November 24, 2014