Labor & Employment

Richards Layton’s employment lawyers don’t just know employment law—they understand workplace relationships and develop a solid understanding of their clients’ employment issues and policies. Their customized solutions help to ensure compliance with national and state labor laws, minimize disputes with employees, and maximize the client’s advantage if litigation becomes necessary. National and regional employers of all sizes and in many business sectors count on Richards Layton for proactive employment law advice and resolution of their employment law disputes.

• The firm handles restrictive covenants, such as noncompete, nonsolicit and confidentiality, in the Delaware Court of Chancery; contract and wage claims in the Delaware Superior Court; and federal employment law claims, such as Title VII, ADA, FLSA and ERISA, in federal court.
• They conduct and advise on internal investigations of harassment, discrimination, retaliation and other workplace issue claims.
•  The lawyers have solid relationships with state employment law administrative agencies—relationships that can make the difference in resolving problems successfully in Delaware.
• They negotiate and draft employment contracts, severance agreements and personnel policies that are tailored to the individual employer and minimize the likelihood of claims and lawsuits.
• They train managers and HR staff on federal and state employment laws, and provide practical tips for compliance with new and existing laws and regulations.