Sandra L. Jean, Esq.: Navigating the Complexities of Management-Side Labor Negotiations
More Than Just an Attorney: Sandra L. Jean is not just any attorney – she stands at the intersection of extensive corporate experience and deep expertise in labor and employment law. As the CEO and Founder of Jean Consulting Group, LLC, Sandra brings over two decades of senior executive experience, many of those years at the helm of Fortune 500 companies, to the realm of management-side labor negotiations.
Sagacity & Empathy: Bringing a unique combination of sagacious negotiating skills and representing management’s interest with compassion and empathy towards labor, Sandra’s expertise shines in critical areas of labor and employment relations:
Labor Law Compliance: First, with her intimate knowledge of EEO compliance and employment law, Sandra ensures that businesses are always a step ahead in aligning with local, state, and federal labor laws, a prophylactic measure that can avert disaster.
Bargaining Unit Determinations: Leveraging her extensive corporate experience in conjunction with the egalitarian perspective that comes from being a first-generation, native born Haitian-American, Sandra adeptly guides businesses through the complexities of defining appropriate employee groups for collective bargaining. Her unique lived experiences enable Sandra to simultaneous project compassionate confidence on behalf of management.
Grievance Procedures: Having achieved the highest-levels of proficiency in human resources compliance means Sandra knows how to establish and streamline protocols for addressing union or employee complaints, ensuring they align with both legal and company objectives.
Mediation and Arbitration: As a sought-after Conflict Resolutions Strategist, Sandra employs alternative dispute resolution processes to skillfully resolve disputes outside of traditional courtroom settings.
Strikes and Lockouts: Her hands-on experience as a Chief Legal and People Officer makes Sandra adept at devising resolution-oriented strategies during work stoppages, always prioritizing the company’s long-term vision and its reputation in the greater community.
Unfair Labor Practices: By being at the forefront of HR metrics management and statistical inference evidentiary rules as used in courtroom setting, Sandra ensures companies steer clear of actions that might plausibly give the appearance that violations labor relations acts are occuring.
Employee Benefits and Compensation Negotiation: Drawing from her past roles in law and business development, Sandra excels in negotiating benefits and compensation packages on behalf of management that are both competitive and compliant.
Union Organizing Campaigns: Her intrinsic intuition coupled with experience-based knowledge and a rigorous legal education is an invaluable asset to corporate clients seeking to circumnavigate the legal and strategic maze of employees seeking to unionize.
Union Dues and Agency Fees: Sandra’s rich understanding of employment law ensures companies are on solid ground when it comes to dues and fees related controversies.
Successorship and Assignability: Having served multiple startups, Sandra is adept at guiding companies through transitions such as mergers or acquisitions, ensuring labor contracts remain favorable and intact.
A Lifetime of Impassioned Service: Beyond her expertise in labor negotiations, Sandra is passionate about laying strong foundations for businesses. Entrepreneurs across the spectrum rely on her to establish governance structures and provide invaluable advice to leadership teams. And in true testament to her multifaceted personality, Sandra’s commitment doesn’t stop at boardroom doors. Her lifelong passion for community service is evident as she actively serves on various boards, offering her expertise as a panelist and speaker, further solidifying her role as a beacon in both the corporate and community spheres.