Employment and Labor

We are advocates for employers.

Jobs define who we are, and our skilled team of employment and labor attorneys understands how essential your workforce is to your business. With extensive experience, we’re here to help you confidently navigate the complex landscape of employment, workers’ compensation, and labor laws, ensuring compliance and solving everyday workplace challenges.

Our support includes drafting policies, handbooks, or non-compete agreements; conducting internal investigations; managing workplace injuries; and advising on performance, absence, or termination issues. And when proactive measures aren’t enough—when employees file claims or lawsuits—we are prepared to defend your business with tenacity and skill. If it impacts your workplace, we have the experience to guide you.

We tailor our solutions to meet your business’s specific needs, whether you’re a small business or a larger enterprise. Our proactive approach helps you stay ahead of potential issues, fostering a compliant, healthy workplace culture that reduces risk and supports your business’s long-term success.

Our areas of expertise include:

• Employee and Employer Relations
• EEOC/OCRC Charges
• OSHA Investigations
• Workers’ Compensation claims administration and appeals
• Wage and Hour Compliance
• FLSA collective and class action defense
• Labor Relations: Union organizing, collective bargaining
• Workplace Harassment and Discrimination Investigations
• ADA/FMLA Administration
• Discrimination litigation
• Employment Policies and Agreements
• Handbooks, Policies, and Procedures
• Employment Contracts, Non-Compete, and Trade Secret Agreements
• Severance Agreements
• Workplace Training and Preventative Practices
• We also have unique experience representing craft breweries

In urgent and high-stakes situations—such as unexpected employee disputes or regulatory investigations—our team is prepared to provide swift, decisive counsel. We’ve successfully defended employers across a range of industries, achieving outcomes that highlight our commitment to practical, results-driven advocacy.

We also excel in employee benefits and ERISA, crafting strategic benefit solutions that support owners’ goals and meet employee expectations.

• Employee Benefits Solutions
• Benefit Plan Design, Implementation, Compliance, and Termination
• IRS & DOL Audits, Investigations, and Compliance Pro
• ERISA Fiduciary Responsibilities and Prohibited Transactions
• Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs)
• Collectively-Bargained and Multi-Employer Pension Plans
• 401(k) Plans, including Safe Harbor Plans
• Profit-Sharing and Pension Plans

Whatever your employment challenges may be, our team is here to stand with you, providing trusted counsel that helps your business thrive.