Employment Litigation

Employment-related litigation continues to expand at an exponential rate. Employers need experienced counsel skilled at litigating these matters in a vigorous yet cost-effective manner. We offer that expertise, having defended our clients in federal and state courts and administrative agencies of all levels throughout the nation.

We frequently handle cases involving Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act, and the Family and Medical Leave Act. On a state level, we litigate cases involving state discrimination statutes, wage payment statutes, privacy statutes, wrongful termination and employment-related contract and tort claims. Significantly, we have in depth experience bringing suit  to enforce restrictive covenants – including noncompetition, nonsolicitation, and nondisclosure covenants –  as well as to prosecute breach of fiduciary duty, prevent raiding of employees and customers, and prevent the misappropriation of confidential and trade secret information. As is customary in this area, we have similar experience defending companies and employees against these types of claims.  Such experience brings a balanced perspective and allows us to share keen insights with our clients.

In addition to litigating in court, we regularly practice before state and federal agencies, including the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Department of Labor, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination and the Massachusetts Attorney General’s office. In this capacity, we represent employers in the defense of employment discrimination and retaliation charges, audits and investigations, and unemployment claims.

Because we appreciate the time and expense associated with litigation, we seek to resolve litigation through alternative dispute resolution forums when it suits our client’s best interest. In this regard, we represent clients in mediating and arbitrating employment-related claims, both through federal and state agencies (like the EEOC and MCAD) and private ADR specialists.