Discrimination

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    We train managers and Human Resources professionals to use best employment policies and practices so that discrimination and even perceived discrimination does not occur.

  • We proactively counsel and advise employers to recognize potential discrimination issues and prevent them from becoming claims.
  • When discrimination claims are brought, we do one of two things:
    • Litigate them aggressively to defeat them; or
    • Strategically position them so that they can be resolved on very favorable terms.

Harassment

  • We train managers and Human Resources professionals to recognize, investigate and correct all harassment issues quickly and effectively.
  • We conduct investigations ourselves or provide critical support for extremely sensitive and difficult harassment complaints and issues.
  • We proactively counsel and advise employers to recognize potential harassment issues and prevent them from becoming claims.
  • When harassment claims are brought, we do one of two things:
    • Litigate them aggressively to defeat them; or
    • Strategically position them so that they can be resolved on very favorable terms.

Retaliation

  • We train managers and Human Resources professionals to think and act strategically on critical issues, to minimize retaliation claims or avoid them completely.
  • We proactively counsel and advise employers to recognize potential retaliation issues and prevent them from becoming claims.
  • When retaliation claims are brought, we do one of two things:
    • Litigate them aggressively to defeat them; or
    • Strategically position them so that they can be resolved on very favorable terms.

Wrongful Discharge

  • We train managers and Human Resources professionals to conduct extremely thorough investigations, make deliberate and reasoned discharge decisions, and use specific procedures to implement those decisions so that discharge claims are minimized or avoided completely.
  • We proactively counsel and advise employers to recognize potential issues and prevent them from becoming wrongful discharge claims.
  • When wrongful discharge claims are brought, we do one of two things:
    • Litigate them aggressively to defeat them; or
    • Strategically position them so that they can be resolved on very favorable terms.

Contract Claims

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    We draft and revise contracts and contractual provisions so that contract claims are minimized or avoided entirely.

  • We proactively counsel and advise employers to recognize potential contract issues and prevent them from becoming claims.
  • When contract claims are brought, we do one of two things:
    • Litigate them aggressively to defeat them; or
    • Strategically position them so that they can be resolved on very favorable terms.

Torts/Personal Injury

  • We train managers and Human Resources professionals to resolve workplace disputes regarding current and former employees quickly and effectively so that tort/personal injury claims are avoided.
  • We proactively counsel and advise employers to recognize potential tort/personal injury issues and prevent them from becoming claims.
  • When tort/personal injury claims are brought, we do one of two things:
    • Litigate them aggressively to defeat them; or
    • Strategically position them so that they can be resolved on very favorable terms.

Accommodations

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    We train managers and Human Resources professionals to use the best accommodation policies and practices so that accommodation requests are handled quickly and effectively.

  • We proactively counsel employers to identify potential accommodation issues and prevent them from becoming claims.
  • We provide critical, ongoing advice and support as accommodation issues develop and evolve.
  • When accommodation claims are brought, we do one of two things:
    • Litigate them aggressively to defeat them; or
    • Strategically position them so that they can be resolved on very favorable terms.

Leaves

  • We train managers and Human Resources professionals to use the best leave policies and practices so that leaves are managed effectively.
  • We proactively counsel and advise employers to recognize potential leave issues and prevent them from becoming claims.
  • When leave claims are brought, we do one of two things:
    • Litigate them aggressively to defeat them; or
    • Strategically position them so that they can be resolved on very favorable terms.

Drugs and Alcohol

  • We draft comprehensive and effective policies, and provide managers and Human Resources professionals with the best practices on drug and alcohol issues and testing.
  • We provide critical training to managers and Human Resources professionals, so that they clearly recognize potential issues and ensure that drug and alcohol testing is done correctly and results can be used effectively.
  • We provide employers with proactive guidance and counseling on taking adverse actions based on positive test results to minimize claims or avoid them entirely.
  • When claims are brought, we do one of two things:
    • Litigate them aggressively to defeat them; or
    • Strategically position them so that they can be resolved on very favorable terms.

Wage and Hour

  • We draft and revise compensation policies so that they are abundantly clear and legally compliant to minimize wage and hour claims or avoid them entirely.
  • We proactively counsel and advise managers and Human Resources professionals to use the best compensation practices so that potential claims are recognized and avoided.
  • We provide a comprehensive approach to defending employers during investigations by the Department of Labor and State agencies.
  • When wage and hour claims are brought, we do one of two things:
    • Litigate them aggressively to defeat them; or
    • Strategically position them so that they can be resolved on very favorable terms.

Labor Law and Unions

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    We work with employers to avoid unionization through highly effective “no union” campaigns.

  • We draft and revise terms for collective bargaining agreements to achieve maximum leverage with the union.
  • We proactively counsel and advise employers to think and act strategically when negotiating with the union.
  • When unfair labor practice charges or grievances are brought, we do one of two things:
    • Defend against them aggressively to defeat them; or
    • Strategically position them so that they can be resolved on very favorable terms.

Affirmative Action and OFCCP

  • We provide employers with proactive counseling, advice and resources to develop and maintain effective Affirmative Action Plans, policies and practices.
  • We provide a comprehensive approach to defending employers during OFCCP audits.
  • When Affirmative Action issues arise or a claim is filed with the OFCCP, we do one of two things:
    • Litigate them aggressively to defeat them; or
    • Strategically position them so that they can be resolved on very favorable terms.

Employment Agreements

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    We negotiate and draft employment agreements that effectively incentivize employees and provide maximum protection for the company.

  • We proactively counsel and advise employers to recognize potential employment agreement issues and prevent them from becoming claims.
  • When employment agreement claims are brought, we do one of two things:
    • Litigate them aggressively to defeat them; or
    • Strategically position them so that they can be resolved on very favorable terms.

Non-Solicitation/Non-Compete Agreements

  • We negotiate and draft effective and easily enforceable non-solicitation and non-compete agreements.
  • We proactively counsel and advise employers on best policies and practices to protect intellectual property and trade secrets.
  • We aggressively litigate non-solicitation and non-compete issues to preserve trade secrets and protect employers from damage by former employees.

Waivers and Releases

  • We negotiate and draft effective and enforceable agreements that resolve on very favorable terms all issues related to former employees, and soon to be former employees.
  • We proactively counsel and advise employers on the terms of waivers and releases to recognize potential issues and avoid claims and other problems in the future.
  • We litigate aggressively against former employees for breaches of waivers and releases to ensure full compliance with all contractual terms.