The Employment & Labor practice group represents management in all aspects of Employment & Labor matters and litigation. Large as well as small employers and corporations are represented, as well as governmental entities, and educational institutions in all aspects of employment-related legal matters. Lawyers have represented clients in litigation involving class action, as well as individual, claims under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, ADA, ADEA, FMLA, WARN Act, and related state and local anti-discrimination laws, claims of wrongful discharge and workers’ compensation retaliation, claims arising under ERISA, and claims seeking to enforce confidentiality, non-compete, and non-solicitation agreements. The group’s employment-related representation also includes preparing and counseling management in regard to employee handbooks and policies, counseling concerning employee issues and compliance with anti-discrimination statutes, regulations, and ordinances of the federal and state governments, preparation and counseling concerning Affirmative Action Plans and OFCCP compliance reviews, OSHA compliance and investigations, and provide training on compliance with the various anti-discrimination laws. Members of the Employment & Labor practice group also provide advice and counseling to employers concerning executive agreements, trade secrets, non-competition and non-solicitation agreements, severance agreements, and workforce adjustment issues.