The Role of Employment Law in a Business
Employment law often deals with discrimination or harassment in the workplace. Discrimination or harassment cases frequently lead to a settlement of some kind, or failing that, are decided in a courtroom. Employers almost always have an attorney to represent them. Hence, employees should retain an equally strong and experienced attorney to guide them.
Employment litigation matters mostly fall into the following categories:
- Sexual harassment
- Retaliation (whistleblower)
- Americans with Disabilities Act
- Family and Medical Leave Act
- ERISA
- Wrongful termination
- Breach of contract
- Employment agreements
- Non-compete, confidentiality and trade secret agreements
- Employment discrimination (gender, race, age, religion, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and disability)
Although federal law covers many areas of federal law, one should understand that employment laws and related legal proceedings on the issues stated above can vary in different states. Hence the attorney retained must be knowledgeable of the employment laws of the state as well as laws at the federal level. For example, if you live in Connecticut or New Jersey but work in New York, you should undoubtedly approach employment attorneys in NY for guidance.
To head off problems before they arise, employers should consult employment law firms about their employment practices. An employment law firm can also help with devising employee contracts, employment rules, and procedures to handle discrimination and harassment issues.
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