HUMAN RESOURCES AND EMPLOYEE RELATIONS

Extensive resources and knowledge in the field of employment law, coupled with its members' personal experience with a wide variety of corporate and industrial work environments, enables the Employment Law Practice Group to advise clients on practical ways to reduce exposure to costly litigation.  Clients especially appreciate the Group's efforts to provide same-day responses to their needs and inquiries.  Among the matters on which clients routinely turn to us for consultation and guidance are:

• Employment Agreements and Severance Packages
• Restrictive Covenants and Confidentiality Agreements
• Employment Policies, Handbooks and Forms
• Terminations, Reorganizations and Downsizings
• Accommodation of Handicapped Employees
• Sexual Harassment and other Federal and State Discrimination Requirements
• Wage and Hour Compliance
• EEOC and DCR Charges and Proceedings
• Drug Testing Programs and Employee Assistance Plans

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EMPLOYMENT LITIGATION AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION

The Employment Law Practice Group has an outstanding record of success in the litigation of employment related disputes.  Members of the Group have represented employers and employees before numerous government agencies and courts and are known for aggressive, cost-effective advocacy in the following areas:

• Wrongful Termination and Discrimination Claims
• Sexual Harassment
• Whistleblower Claims
• Workplace Tort Claims
• Wage and Hour Claims
• Enforcement of Restrictive Covenants and Confidentiality Agreements
• Services as Local Counsel

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TRAINING

Training is the most cost-effective way to avoid workplace litigation and liability for failure to comply with the law.  In short, training saves money.  The members of the Employment Law Practice Group present training programs on the following topics:

• How to Screen, Interview and Hire Job Applicants
• Compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act
• Effective Investigation and Resolution of Sexual Harassment Complaints
• Compliance with Family Leave Requirements
• Dealing with the Problem Employee