Employment Law
Agency Charges and Investigations
- Discrimination, harassment, and retaliation (EEOC, state agencies)
- Affirmative action (OFCCP compliance)
- Workplace safety (OSHA, MSHA investigations)
- Other agencies – NRC, FDA, DOE, etc.
Restrictive Covenants
- Drafting, reviewing, and updating non-compete, non-solicitation, and confidentiality agreements
- Enforcing restrictive covenants through litigation
- Defense against claims related to restrictive covenants
Litigation Defense
- Defense against claims of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in state and federal courts
- Representation in whistleblower lawsuits under federal and state laws (e.g., False Claims Act, Sarbanes-Oxley)
- Defense of wage and hour lawsuits, including collective/class actions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and state laws
- Litigation involving breach of employment agreements, including non-competes and confidentiality covenants
- Workers’ compensation retaliation lawsuits and related claims
- Appeals of adverse rulings in employment-related disputes
Wage and Benefit Compliance
- Advising on compliance with federal and state wage and hour laws (FLSA, state equivalents)
- Responding to Department of Labor audits and investigations, including back pay and overtime disputes
- Assistance with payroll practices, employee classification (exempt/non-exempt, independent contractor vs. employee), and tip credit compliance
- Addressing prevailing wage disputes on government contracts
- Counseling on benefits issues, including ERISA —