Labor & Employment

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Provided by Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard, PLLC

The Mitchell Williams employment practice group is committed to finding practical solutions to HR issues to help clients succeed in today's complex business environment. The employment team is proactive in helping clients avoid regulatory violations and claims. The attorneys work closely with clients to issue spot and to resolve problems before they occur. When disputes do arise, the attorneys vigorously pursue their clients’ interests in the courtroom or through arbitration, mediation and other creative methods of dispute resolution.

The employment team of lawyers represents clients in the multitude of issues faced by HR managers and in-house counsel. With in-depth knowledge of current federal agency requirements, changing laws and fiduciary responsibilities, the team provides strategic counsel and assists in matters of: strategic counseling and employment practices; government agency actions including U.S. Department of Labor and state labor agencies; regulatory and administrative investigations and compliance; compliance with laws and regulations governing employee health information; policies governing data security and employee conduct while using employer-provided electronic systems and devices; employment contracts; training and compliance concerning hiring, termination, employee discipline, employee evaluation processes, and employee compensation issues; and evaluation, negotiation and litigation relating to non-compete and confidentiality agreements.