Jonathan Heller provides strategic advice and counsel to employers and management on a variety of matters arising under federal, state, and local laws, such as reductions in force, hiring and termination, performance management, harassment prevention training, investigations, and employee discipline.
Jonathan also defends employers in state and federal courts and before governmental agencies. Examples of cases he has handled consist of:
- Discrimination
- Harassment
- Retaliation
- Leaves of absence
- Accommodating disabilities
- Employment-related torts
- Wage and hour claims
- Breach of contract claims
- Defamation
Prior to returning to Littler, Jonathan spent time with a large multinational technology company, where he was responsible for employment matters throughout North America, Latin America, and Europe. In that role, he gained considerable experience advising corporate leaders and human resources on issues ranging from performance issues and litigation to terminations and reductions in force.
Before originally joining Littler, Jonathan served for eight years on active duty in the U.S. Army Judge Advocate General’s Corps, where he received various awards and commendations for his service. As a Judge Advocate, he prosecuted felony level cases before Courts Martial, served as a Special Assistant U.S. Attorney and was one of two labor and employment attorneys responsible for the National Capitol Region.