Entertainment Labor

Historic dual strikes. Groundbreaking new union contracts. Artificial intelligence. It’s a whole new world in entertainment, as the industry continues to expand, evolve and diversify. Union and nonunion labor and employment issues are increasingly more complex as stakeholders on all sides tackle tough, industry-altering concerns.

Loeb & Loeb lawyers have decades of experience handling a myriad of labor issues unique to the entertainment, media and advertising industries. We serve as outside labor counsel for film, television, digital, new media, virtual reality, game, sports and esports companies, as well as for advertising agencies, brands and advertisers. Our team helps clients foster relationships with the guilds and unions and navigate the new guild and union collective bargaining agreements.

We advise clients on harassment, discrimination and bullying prevention policies and training, and handle high-profile sexual harassment investigations. Our team not only investigates claims when they occur but also helps our clients proactively prevent them. We provide cultural assessments and work with clients to transform their cultures so they are more respectful and safe.

Our team advises on and handles:

Advise on producing union, nonunion and corporate structures related to guild and union considerations
Guild and union signatory processes and financial assurances
Collective bargaining negotiations, grievances and arbitrations with guilds and unions
Guild and union pension and health plan audits and claims
Union organizing, picketing and work stoppages and strikes
National Labor Relations Board proceedings
Unfair labor practice charges
Wage and hour issues (many of which are unique to the entertainment industry)
Administrative claims and litigation, including class actions
Compliance with laws governing the employment of minors in the entertainment industry, including handling court approval of minors’ contracts