Employment Law - Employees

Smith Hartvigsen’s attorneys represent private and public sector employers and employees in most areas of labor and employment law. Although its attorneys have spent considerable time in mediation and arbitration settings, administrative proceedings, and state and federal trial and appellate courts, Smith Hartvigsen is proud of its reputation for giving sound legal advice to its clients which helps to avoid often unnecessary and costly litigation expenses. In doing so, Smith Hartvigsen lawyers have drafted and interpreted employee handbooks and employment contracts, including non-competition agreements, confidentiality agreements, and severance agreements, and advised clients on the best strategies for implementation and performance of the terms of those agreements.

Smith Hartvigsen’s lawyers also have extensive experience in litigating employment disputes, including wage claim disputes, wrongful termination claims, and breach of employment contract claims. Smith Hartvigsen has a solid reputation for representing employees and employers in actions involving race, national origin, sex, and disability discrimination (“Title VII actions”), the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act.

Because Smith Hartvigsen represents both employers and employees, its lawyers are able to see issues from all vantage points and give fair and wise advice to help its clients protect their valuable time, money, and resources.

For further information, please contact:

D. Scott Crook