Employment Law
The attorneys of Robinson & Lawing, LLP have an established record of assisting employers of all sizes in navigating the many federal and state laws and regulations governing the employment relationship. The firm’s practice consists of two aspects: litigation and counseling. We have experience representing employers in employment related claims brought before federal and state court and administrative agencies, including the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Department of Labor (DOL). Our attorneys represent employers in claims involving all types of federal and state laws, including:
| Age discrimination (ADEA) | Title VII discrimination claims, including race, religion, gender | Employment discrimination |
| Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) | Disability Discrimination (ADA) | Wage and hour litigation (FLSA) |
| Health information and privacy issues (HIPAA) | Hiring process claims | Independent contractor issues |
| Reductions-in-force (WARN Act) | Health care continuation (federal and state COBRA) | Severance packages |
| Sexual harassment | Union and general labor issues | Restrictive covenants and trade secrets |
| Employee discipline and discharge | Immigration issues and employee verification (I-9 issues) | Health and Safety claims and investigations (OSHA) |
| Employee benefits issues (ERISA) | Interaction of medical leave statutes | Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) |
Robinson & Lawing, LLP attorneys also counsel employers on employment policies, day-to-day operating decisions, and employee discharge and discipline issues. We review employment agreements, executive compensation agreements, and restrictive covenants.
Attorneys who practice on the Employment Law team include:
Robert J. Lawing
Jane C. Jackson
C. Ray Grantham Jr.
H. Brent Helms
Kurt A. Seeber
W. Mark Peck
Eleasa Harris Allen
Nathan D. Childs
Katherine S. Serfas
Luke C. MacDowall