Employers face a growing set of legal challenges.  There are new and often complex statutory regulations, increased potential exposure from the ever-expanding challenges of employment decisions, and increased oversight by the U.S. Department of Labor, to name just a few.  Wilson Elser helps companies meet these challenges, and more, with a broad range of capabilities in employment law.

Creating harmonious and productive work environments is not easy.  Our clients count on us for guidance in formulating and implementing employment policies and decisions, and to defend those decisions if they are challenged.  We assist our clients in all employment-related matters, including transactional and contract matters, restrictive covenants and non-compete disputes, labor force reductions, and matters and grievances under collective bargaining agreements.  We litigate claims of discrimination, defamation, wrongful termination and negligent hiring.  Our attorneys are also well-versed in labor law issues.

Wilson Elser handles cases for both private and public-sector employers.  Our attorneys are skilled in all aspects of federal and state discrimination employment laws, including issues arising under Title VII, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, Family and Medical Leave Act and Employee Retirement Income Security Act.  We are fully prepared to defend our clients before all administrative and judicial tribunals, including the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the National Labor Relations Board, all state administrative agencies, the U.S. Department of Labor, as well as all state and federal courts.

At Wilson Elser, we see ourselves as partners with our clients.  Attorneys act as counselors and advocates to anticipate and help prevent situations that could result in lawsuits or administrative actions.  We coordinate our resolution strategy with our clients and utilize alternate resolution options, including arbitration, conciliation and mediation, when appropriate.  We advise on matters like employee termination, preparing employment manuals, drug testing, and avoiding discrimination claims of all kinds.  We provide training seminars for both managers and employees, customized to meet the needs of the individual employer.  Topics include sexual harassment, hiring and interviewing, wage and hour compliance, and affirmative action planning.

Our highly experienced team of attorneys keeps abreast of the latest legislative, regulatory and judicial developments concerning labor and employment.  Members of our team publish articles and speak at seminars to keep clients fully informed about this dynamic field of law.