Labor & Employment Attorneys

At Parker Straus, LLP, we provide labor and employment law counsel to companies as well as individual employees. We have successfully resolved employment disputes and provided effective counseling guidance for clients ranging from small startups to major corporations. The attorneys at our firm are well-versed in employment law matters, labor practices, and resolving disputes before employment agencies such as the EEOC, DOL, and more.

Our goal is to help companies take the necessary steps to comply with current laws and communicate effectively with their employees to avoid labor disputes. Yet, our lawyers have the experience and resources to effectively handle cases when they do arise. We provide legal counsel to help settle disputes quickly, and effectively litigate those cases and defend clients in the event that they are brought before a judge or jury.

Labor and Employment Law Services for Companies

Our full-service employment law department can:

• Assess workplace risk and draft fair, consistent, and understandable Personnel Policies and Employee Manuals to help prevent the miscommunication and misunderstandings that can lead to disputes and litigation.
• Provide on-site employer trainings to assure compliance with current laws.
• Provide assistance with internal investigations.
• Defend employers against employee labor and employment claims before state and federal agencies and courts.
• Advise clients as to exposure and risk, and evaluate settlement options early in a dispute and prior to any litigation.
• Perform assertive and proactive motion practice before trial to dispose of cases early.
• Effectively litigate cases in front of judges and juries.

Labor and Employment Law Services for Employees

An employment law lawyer at Parker Straus, LLP can:

• Provide counsel and advise clients of their legal rights
• Investigate the claim
• Defend clients against unfair labor and employment practices
• Advise clients of their options to reach a settlement agreement or take the case to trial
• Successfully litigate cases before a judge or jury.

Handling a Diverse Range of Employment Matters

Since our inception, Parker Straus, LLP has successfully handled the above services in cases involving alleged:

• Breach of contract
• Defamation of character
• Discrimination
• Emotional distress
• Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) violations
• Invasion of privacy in the workplace
• Negligence and Intentional torts
• Sexual harassment
• Wage and hour violations
• Wrongful termination

Our attorneys recognize the importance of managing costs and reducing client vulnerability in any legal dispute. We thoroughly review each matter to provide the most cost-effective strategy while keeping you informed regarding your case at every juncture. We can represent labor and employment matters for workers and employers all across the country.

Contact a member of our team to learn how we can represent you.