Labor & Employment

About

Provided by Bowles Rice LLP

Bowles Rice's Labor and Employment Practice Group has been recognized nationally by U.S. News & World Report's Best Law Firms and Chambers USA, and also as a "Go-To Law Firm for the Top 500 Companies" by American Lawyer Media in Fortune magazine. We assist employers in all industries, with every aspect of the employer-employee relationship, including matters involving employment, employee benefits and occupational injury law.

Employment Litigation
We routinely represent employers in hearings, trials and appeals in both state and federal courts, and before federal and state administrative agencies and arbitration tribunals. This representation includes claims of discrimination, retaliation or harassment based on age, race, gender, religion, ancestry, national origin, veterans' status and disability; workers' compensation discrimination; sexual harassment; wrongful and retaliatory discharge; wage and hour; ERISA; Family and Medical Leave Act; breach of contract and noncompetition covenants; defamation and invasion of privacy; and unemployment compensation.

Counseling for the Success of Our Clients
We regularly partner with our clients to assist them in preventing or managing problems in the workplace. Some of the preventative measures we provide include human resource audits, conducting employee training, drafting and revising personnel policies and procedures, drafting and modifying employment contracts, and providing advice on complex employment decisions.