About

Provided by Royal Parker Spruce

Employment Law (Management-Side)

Royal advises employers on a wide range of employment law issues, including hiring and termination decisions, performance management, wage and hour compliance, leaves of absence and accommodations, restrictive covenants, and executive employment matters. The firm regularly drafts and negotiates employment and separation agreements and advises on workplace policies and compliance.

Internal Investigations

Royal conducts internal investigations involving allegations of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and executive or managerial misconduct. The firm is frequently engaged in matters involving senior leadership or heightened litigation and reputational risk, and provides clear, defensible findings and remediation guidance.

Employment Litigation

Royal represents employers in employment litigation before state and federal courts and administrative agencies in Massachusetts, Connecticut, and New York. The firm handles claims involving discrimination, retaliation, wage and hour disputes, wrongful termination, and pay equity, with an emphasis on early risk assessment and efficient resolution.

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Labor & Employment - Springfield

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What the Team is Known For

Royal Parker Spruce is experienced handling a variety of labor and employment matters for companies and businesses. The team, based in Springfield, has experience in employment litigation including, wage and hour claims, harassment and discrimination cases, as well as unfair competition issues. The firm also offers expertise in workplace safety matters and employee benefit and compensation matters.

Notable practitioners

Amy Royal is a key contact.

Work Highlights

  • The Royal Law Firm represented a large financial institution before the appeals court in Massachusetts on an issue of first impression under wage and hour law.

Members

Provided by Royal Parker Spruce

Patrick Parker

Clients

Provided by Royal Parker Spruce

Boston Medical

Boys and Girls Club

City of Westfield

Deerfield Academy

Google

Harry Grodsky & Co., Inc.

Macy's

Panasonic

UPS

United Way

Verizon

Westfield Public Schools

Yankee Candle

Industries

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Arts & Entertainment

Cannabis

Construction

Educational & Learning Centers

Financial Services

Government

Health & Medical Services

Higher Ed & Private Schools

Manufacturing, Distribution & Logistics

Non-Profit & Community

Professional Services

Retail, Hospitality & Restaurants

Technology & Startups

Utilities