Employment

Employers who are successful in avoiding employment disputes are most often those who possess the foresight to anticipate potential problems before they arise. When the inevitable occurs, these employers are positioned to deal with issues proactively and with confidence. Carefully crafted compliance programs are a must in today’s business environment. These programs, coupled with a well-planned, well-executed contingency process, will result in substantial savings – in time, money and brand equity – compared to the substantial risk and exposure often associated with drawn-out, highly publicized litigation.

Wolff & Samson’s Employment Group advises companies of all sizes and provides experienced counsel to help navigate the complex maze of federal and state employment laws and regulations. Our attorneys help minimize our clients’ exposure to employment claims, including litigation relating to discrimination, harassment or retaliation lawsuits and other potentially costly actions. In cases where litigation cannot be avoided, our seasoned employment litigation team is prepared to vigorously represent clients in federal and state courts as well as in administrative proceedings before federal and state agencies.

Our Employment Group attorneys handle a broad range of issues faced by businesses. Our representations include matters relating to:

Sexual and workplace harassment
Age, race, gender, disability and religious discrimination
Whistleblower or other forms of alleged retaliation
Wrongful discharge and breach of employment agreements, including restrictive covenants
Development and implementation of employment policies
Production of employee manuals and forms
Preparation and review of employee contracts, separation and severance agreements, confidentiality and nondisclosure agreements, and policy statements
Management training programs
Corporate counseling
Employer/employee relations negotiation and counseling

Employment

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