Employment Law

Labor and employment law covers a complex network of laws that control how employers must treat employees, former employees, and applicants for employment. Blanscet Sutherland Hooper & Hale, L.L.P. provides advice and representation of employees and employers in all areas of employment. Our lawyers have significant experience in interpreting and construing state, federal, and international statutes and case law in areas involving:

Employment discrimination
Affirmative action
Sexual harassment
Employee benefits
Discipline and discharge of employees
Contract negotiations
Unemployment benefits
Employee handbooks
Wage and Hour disputes
Whistleblower (Qui Tam)
Wrongful discharge
Employment contracts
Defamation
Invasion of privacy
Breach of non-compete and confidentiality agreements
The Americans With Disabilities Act
The Family and Medical Leave Act
The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act
The Federal Employer's Liability Act
The Occupational Safety and Health Act
Administrative claims filed with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
Special laws governing municipal employment