Employment |
◇ Specializing in legal matters related to the workplace and employment relationships and assisting both employees and employers in navigating complex employment laws and regulations.
◇ Ensuring that both employees and employers understand and comply with employment laws.
◇ Helping resolve disputes, enforce legal rights, and working to create fair and compliant workplaces.
◇ Specific roles and areas of focus vary depending on a client’s needs and the specific legal issues at hand.
Consultation |
◇ Providing legal advice to clients on a wide range of employment-related issues and helping individuals and organizations understand their rights, responsibilities, and potential liabilities under employment laws.
Discrimination |
◇ Handling cases involving workplace discrimination based on factors such as age, race, gender, religion, disability, national origin, or sexual orientation.
◇ Assisting clients in filing discrimination claims with government agencies or pursuing legal action.
Wage & Hour Disputes |
◇ Helping clients with matters related to minimum wage, overtime pay, and other wage and hour violations, and assisting in filing wage and hour claims or defending against such claims.
Wrongful Termination |
◇ Assessing circumstances when an employee believes they were unjustly fired, and helping them pursue legal action if they have a valid claim.
◇ Helping employers ensure their termination practices are in compliance with the law.
Employment Contracts |
◇ Reviewing, drafting, and negotiating employment contracts, including employment agreements, non-compete agreements, severance agreements, and more, and ensuring that the terms are fair and legally sound.
Harassment & Retaliation Claims |
◇ Assisting individuals who have experienced workplace harassment or retaliation for reporting illegal or unethical behavior.
◇ Helping employees file complaints with relevant authorities or pursue legal action.
Policies & Compliance |
◇ Helping employers develop and implement workplace policies that comply with federal, state, and local employment laws.
◇ Offering guidance on compliance with regulations like the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and others.
Litigation & Dispute Resolution |
◇ Representing clients in court when disputes cannot be resolved through negotiation or mediation.
◇ Preparing and presenting cases before administrative bodies and arbitrators, and in employment-related lawsuits.
Labor Relations |
◇ Assisting employers in negotiations with labor unions, collective bargaining agreements, and labor disputes.
◇ Helping employees with issues related to union representation and collective bargaining.
Family & Medical Leave Act (FMLA) |
◇ Advising both employers and employees on FMLA regulations and compliance, ensuring that eligible employees can take protected leave for qualifying reasons.