EMPLOYMENT LAW
At Saunders & Brown, we understand that business clients are faced with a myriad of federal, state and local statutes and ordinances regulating the workplace. With an emphasis on compliance and claim prevention, we counsel clients on the adoption and maintenance of policies designed to minimize workplace discord, and to serve as a strong foundation for the defense of employment claims when they arise.
- Preparation of policies in compliance with federal, state and local requirements, including those relating to sexual and other harassment, drug and alcohol testing, FMLA, workplace searches, and electronic and voicemail policies
- On-going advice and counsel to business clients with regard to proposed personnel actions, including hiring, advancement, discipline and termination, evaluating those actions within the context of the protections and remedies which may be afforded under law
- Defense of claims arising under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, and other federal, state and local fair employment practice laws
- Designing employment agreements and compensation arrangements for key executive personnel
- Drafting and reviewing separation agreements in furtherance of risk management in the separation of key employees
- Litigation of claims arising from restrictive covenants governing the conduct of employees after they cease employment, including covenants not to compete, non-solicitation and non-interference covenants, and confidentiality obligations
- Litigation of common law claims of wrongful termination, breach of contract, and related claims arising from employee separations.