Employees are the lifeblood of business, directly influencing your company's ability to gain and maintain competitive advantage. However, the many laws, rules, and regulations governing the employer-employee relationship are complex, confusing and often contradictory.
At Goodman Allen & Filetti, we believe the employer's best defense is to be proactive in developing effective practices and policies in a focused effort to prevent problems before they arise. Our goal is to reduce the risk of litigation by providing prompt counsel to employers on a variety of human resource and employment issues. When litigation is unavoidable, the experienced team at Goodman Allen & Filetti is prepared to defend the interests of our clients against all types of employment claims, including wrongful termination, breach of contract, discrimination, and harassment. We work in partnership with our clients to develop and execute a strategy that maximizes the likelihood of obtaining a favorable result, minimizes the costs and fees associated with litigation, and where appropriate, advocate for the use of mediation or other means of alternative dispute resolution.
In addition, our attorneys have experience in the area of Workers' Compensation representing both insurance companies and self-insured companies. We work closely with employers in the development and implementation of effective claims-handling and monitoring procedures. As well, our attorneys advise employers regarding their rights and responsibilities toward injured workers.
Our attorneys have experience in the following areas:
- Employment
- Development of Employment Practices, Policies and Procedures
- Workers Compensation Leave and Benefits
- Human Resource Risk Management
- Covenants Not To Compete
- Interviewing and Hiring
- FMLA/ADA Compliance
- Fair Labor Standards Act
- Family, Medical and Military Leave
- Information and Privacy Entitlements
- EEOC and State Agency Administrative Proceedings
- Litigation Before Courts
- Mediation
- Arbitration
- Intellectual Property Agreements for Key Employees
- Trade Secret Protection Programs
- Social Media Policies