Service Areas
Education
- Wayne State University, J.D., 2000
- Northern Michigan University, B.S.
Bar Admissions
- Michigan
Court Admissions
U.S. Court of Appeals
- Sixth Circuit
U.S. District Court
- Eastern District of Michigan
Charles T. Oxender’s specialty area is traditional labor law, collective bargaining, grievance and arbitration processing. With his extensive background in these areas, he can assist clients with negotiating and bargaining collective bargaining agreements and represent clients at arbitration hearings. He also participates in employment litigation matters.
“Albert Einstein said ‘In the middle of difficulty, lies opportunity.’ I try to find the opportunities and possibilities in every difficult situation faced by my clients.”
Charles T. Oxender
Experience
Chuck helped a school district defend a case where it was sued for closing schools. It was a difficult decision for the school district to make, but the realities of the situation demanded it. The suit was dismissed.
“We helped our client defend a challenge to its business judgment. Again, it was a difficult decision, but it was the correct decision and had to be made.”
Professional Activities
- American Bar Association, 2000-present, Student Member Since 1997, Labor and Employment Law Section
- State Bar of Michigan, 2000, Student Member Since 1997, Labor and Employment Law Section
- Oakland County Bar Association
Honors + Awards
- Wayne State University, Wayne Law Review Note and Comment Editor, 1999-00; Assistant Editor, 1998-99; Member, Student Leader Fellowship Program, 1993-95; Co-chair, Platform Personalities, 1994-95
Publications
"Top 10 Ways to Avoid Employment Litigation," Hot Points, Spring 2008
"Legal issues involved with discipline and discharge decision," Michigan Municipal Review, September/October 2007
"Evolving E-Discovery: Keeping Pace after Zubulake," (Co-Author Adam S. Forman) Midwest In-House, October 2005
"A Case Analysis of Minnesota v. Carter: Do I Have to Stay the Night?" Volume 2, Journal of Law in Society 179 (2000)
Speeches
"The Aftermath of the Affirmative Action Decision in Michigan," Miller Canfield Update, Ann Arbor, December 2006
Seminars + Events
- 2013 HR Spring Training
- 2012 HR Spring Training Seminar
- 2011 HR Spring Training Seminar
- 2010 Annual Employment Law Seminar
- Annual Labor and Employment Law Seminar
Articles + Newsletters
- Michigan Becomes the 24th “Right-To-Work” State
- Employment + Labor Newsletter
- Global Automotive Newsletter
- National Labor Relations Board Update
- Global Automotive Newsletter
- Collective Bargaining Strategies and Pitfalls
- Local Government + School District Fiscal Accountability Act
- An Employer Benefit
- Understanding the Employee Free Choice Act
Alerts
- NLRB Notice Posting Requirement Violates Employers’ Right to Free Speech
- Michigan Medical Marijuana Act Does Not Regulate Private Employers
- Walmart Employee's Medical Marijuana Wrongful Discharge Suit Dismissed
- Walmart Not Liable for Failure to Rehire Employee
- U.S. Supreme Court Finds Special Dues Assessment Without Opportunity to Opt-Out Abridges Public Employees’ First Amendment Rights
