Mintz, Labor & Employment | Chambers USA Profile

About

Provided by Mintz

Our attorneys have the experience to help management and HR deal with issues that arise throughout the employment life cycle, from hiring through termination. Our broad-based experience with employment matters makes our legal team an exceptional resource for employment questions and conflicts.

Areas of focus:

Assessing and mitigating risks, including those relating to wage/hour and discrimination laws
Drafting policies and procedures relating to discrimination and harassment, leaves of absence, drug and alcohol testing, medical examinations, workplace conduct, progressive discipline, dispute resolution, and other aspects of the employment relationship
Providing advice on recruiting, hiring, promotion, discipline, and termination
Drafting critical employment documents, such as application forms, offer letters, and confidentiality, noncompete, employment, and separation agreements
Litigating and advising on noncompete restrictions and trade secret protections
Conducting labor and employment due diligence for transactions
Responding to federal, state and local government agency inquiries and investigations, including those involving the Department of Labor, EEOC, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, NLRB, and others
Training for staff, including harassment and discrimination prevention, wage and hour compliance, performance management, and Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) leave management

Chambers Review

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Labor & Employment - Massachusetts

Band 5

What the Team is Known For

Mintz has a broad-ranging practice that extends to all areas of employment law. Its lawyers are regularly called upon to advise employers on regulatory compliance with local, federal and state employment laws, as well as highly sensitive internal investigations into alleged discrimination and harassment. The group is also well equipped to advise on wage and hour class actions. It advises clients across a wide variety of sectors including life sciences, technology and retail, among others.

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Work Highlights

Mintz advised COTA on restrictive covenants compliance, administrative litigation and civil disputes.

Strengths

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The accommodating approach and deep understanding of employment law has made the firm a trusted adviser to our team.

Labor & Employment respondent
USA

The accommodating approach and deep understanding of employment law has made the firm a trusted adviser to our team.

Labor & Employment respondent
USA

Notable Practitioners

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Geri Haight

Band 5

Geri Haight advises across the full spectrum of labor and employment matters, including day-to-day counselling, litigation and compliance-related issues. She represents clients across a wide variety of industries including retail and technology.

She approaches each matter with sophistication and professionalism, demonstrating a deep understanding of complex employment law issues.

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H. Andrew Matzkin

Band 5

Andrew Matzkin has deep experience in representing clients in discrimination and wage and hour disputes.

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Brendan J Lowd

Up and Coming

Brendan Lowd advises his clients on a wide variety of labor and employment matters including wage and hour class actions, as well as discrimination claims and restrictive covenant disputes.

He is very practical, business-oriented and easy to communicate with.

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Natalie Groot

Up and Coming

Natalie Groot is recognised as an up-and-coming attorney for her representation of employers in a wide variety of employment disputes, both at the state and federal levels. She also assists clients with highly sensitive internal investigations and workplace safety issues.

Her collaborative approach and strategic insight make her a highly valued partner.

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