Employment & Labor
- A results-oriented approach to the employment needs of clients
- Broad range of employment law experience
- A commitment to client education
Representing The Employment Needs Of A Diverse Range Of Clients Dressman Benzinger LaVelle’s Employment & Labor Practice Group takes an active, practical, results-oriented approach to the employment needs of clients. Our employment clients include:
- Private employers in both traditional and new economy businesses
- Non-profit organizations such as hospitals and healthcare providers
- Universities
- Religious institutions
- Governmental entities
Matters Routinely Handled For Employers:
- Defending against employment claims before state & local employment practice agencies, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and state and federal courts – both at trial and on appeal
- Consulting with and planning for clients regarding disciplinary actions, terminations and downsizing
- Drafting and negotiating severance packages and non-compete agreements
- Litigating claims that arise from personnel changes
- Advising clients on compliance with emerging law regarding disabilities and handicapped persons
- Drafting, reviewing and auditing personnel policies, benefit programs and employee handbooks
- Handling wage and hour questions and audits
- Representing management to resist union organizing efforts
- Defending against unemployment claims
Educating Clients DBL attorneys offer seminars and training for supervisors and managers on a variety of topics including:
- Discrimination in the workplace
- Workplace harassment and hostile work environment
- Wrongful discharge
- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
- Lawful interviews and performance evaluation
- Employment audits
- The Family Medical Leave Act
- The Americans With Disabilities Act
- Wage and hour
- Union organizing efforts
- Disciplinary actions and terminations
Traditional Labor Law DBL has substantial experience combating labor unions:
- Opposition to union organizing drives
- Contract negotiation in the collective bargaining process
- Administration of grievances and arbitration of labor disputes
- Practice before the National Labor Relations Board
