Employment Law

In the workplace, we represent individuals in all aspects of the employment relationship – discrimination, harassment, wrongful discharge, whistleblowing, contract disputes, and severance agreements.

It is unlawful to discriminate against or treat individuals differently based upon their race, gender, age, religion, disability, or national origin.

Sexual Harassment and Sex Discrimination

Sex stereotyping, sexual orientation, transgender, gender dysphoria discrimination
Retaliation based upon complaints about sexual harassment, unequal treatment, unequal pay, unfounded disciplinary actions
Sexual harassment
Pregnancy discrimination, including reduced pay and/or hours because of pregnancy

Race, Age, Religion, and National Origin Discrimination

Termination, failure to hire, refusal to promote
Retaliation based on complaints or opposition to different treatment
Harassment, unsafe work environment

Disability Discrimination

Termination or failure to hire due to disability
Failure to accommodate
Retaliation for seeking accommodations
Discrimination for association with a disabled person

Whistleblower and Wrongful Discharge

Reporting illegal or fraudulent activity
Refusal to perform illegal acts
Terminations in violation of public policy
Sarbanes-Oxley cases
Qui Tam cases

Contract Negotiations and Contract Review

Breach of contract
Negotiation and review of severance packages
Non-compete agreements
Review and drafting of employment contracts and personal service agreements
Interference with business relationships

Other Employment Claims

Uniformed Servicemen’s Employment and Reemployment Rights Act
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Free speech First Amendment violations
Defamation
Fair Labor Standards Act, including minimum wage and overtime

Risk Management

Investigation of claims of harassment and discrimination
Draft employee handbook, discipline policy
Training management and employees on sex discrimination, sex harassment, and other forms of discrimination