Employment Law and Litigation

We have provided pragmatic and effective representation to businesses and business executives for over 20 years. We have significant experience in interpreting and construing state and federal statutes and case law in such areas as:

• Employment Documents
  • Offer letters, executive employment agreements and employment contracts.
  • Covenants not to compete.
  • Confidentiality agreements.
  • Human resources policies and employee manuals.
• Employment Litigation
  • Representation before all courts and administrative agencies.
  • Class action defense.
  • Case evaluations at time of complaint, pre-trial or during settlement negotiations.
• Labor Relations
  • Union avoidance.
  • Managing union elections.
  • Contract bargaining and contract drafting.
  • Representation before the National Labor Relations Board and in labor arbitrations.
• Confidential and Privileged Investigations
  • Allegations of discrimination and sexual harassment.
  • Adverse impact analysis.
  • Audits of human resources practices and policies.
• Counseling and Training
  • Severance issues.
  • Sexual harassment.
  • Union issues.
  • Employee termination.
  • Staffing: drug-testing, pre-placement background checks and selection processes.
  • Wage and hour issues.
  • Use of alternative work forces, leased workers and independent contractors.
  • All employment and employee-related issues with mergers and acquisitions.
  • Defamation claims, references and appraisals.
  • Government contractor issues: affirmative action plans, Drug-Free Workplace Act, compliance with Executive Orders, etc.
  • Stock options / agreements.
• Legal Compliance
  • Americans With Disabilities Act, e.g., reasonable accommodations.
  • Fair Labor Standards Act; wage and hour.
  • Family Medical Leave Act.
  • Worker Adjustment & Retraining Notification Act.
  • Occupational Safety & Health Act.
  • Title VII, Age Discrimination in Employment and Civil Rights Act of 1991.

We use our business and litigation experience to assist clients in avoiding litigation by reviewing employment policies, and developing employment guidelines, employee handbooks, and training manuals that comply with existing law.  We also educate clients on new developments in employment law, enabling clients to avoid the trouble spots presented by the ever-changing realm of employment law.