The
employment law practice of the firm represents clients in virtually all
aspects of employer/employee relations. Its lawyers are experienced in
dealing with federal and state agencies regarding equal employment
opportunity and wage and hour claims, disciplinary procedures (including
wrongful discharge), discriminatory actions or practices, recruitment
and hiring practices, performance appraisals, promotion practices, drug
and alcohol policies, workers' compensation, occupational safety and
health, and other personnel-related matters. The firm's employment
lawyers routinely conduct seminars for employers and their supervisors
on various employment-related topics and have extensive experience in
preparation, interpretation, and implementation of policy and procedure
manuals, employee handbooks, affirmative action programs, and other
communication materials.