Employment
Complying with laws which impact the workplace can be challenging due to constant changes, increased technicalities, and the sharp increase in employment-related litigation. Our Employment Practice Group supports our clients by: providing practical, successful solutions to problems; keeping them informed of developments that will affect them; helping them incorporate best practices into their workplace policies and practices; and aggressively defending against claims that do arise.
We advise clients on the following:
- Employment policies in compliance with federal and state laws
- Wage and hour regulations
- Employment discrimination
- Unfair competition
- Protection of trade secrets
- Employment agreements
- Severance and termination practice
- Family medical leave
- COBRA/state continuation coverage
- WARN Act/Reduction In Force
- Employee benefits
- Executive and incentive compensation programs
Our advice helps clients minimize their exposure to employment-related claims. When litigation results, our experienced trial lawyers zealously litigate to obtain the best result.
Black Helterline represents clients before state and federal trial and appellate courts and arbitrators in lawsuits arising out of:
- Contract disputes
- Wrongful discharge
- Wage and hour claims
- Employment discrimination
- Unfair competition and trade secretes
Our Employment Practice Group’s understanding of our clients’ practices coupled with our litigation experience helps us to obtain the best results.