Employment & Labor Law

Our labor and employment law defense attorneys work toward achieving a successful resolution of any claims before a lawsuit is filed or prior to trial. If trial is necessary, their experience includes successful jury trial verdicts against the most experienced employment plaintiff attorneys.

Complaints of discrimination, harassment, retaliatory discharge, and wage and hour violations against employers are on the rise. Regardless of efforts to prevent such employee actions, most employers face allegations at some point. Employers need seasoned defense attorneys to protect their companies from these issues with minimal impact on their business. Our Labor Law Defense Group understands the outcome of a discrimination claim can substantially affect the employer’s business and will diligently work toward a resolution quickly and efficiently.

Whether our clients desire pre-suit evaluation or taking their case to trial, our attorneys have experience in all facets of employment law. We represent employers in claims and lawsuits based on alleged violations of:

• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
• Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) violations
• Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA)
• Discrimination involving sex, race, national origin, religion, age and disability
• Wrongful Termination
• Retaliatory Discharge
• Breach of Employment Contracts, including employment covenants
• Compensation Issues
• Workers’ Compensation Retaliation
• Pregnancy Discrimination
• Family Medical Leave Act claims (FMLA)

Many of our clients are employers in the education, retail, food service and construction industries. The Employment Law Group represents employers throughout Missouri, southern Illinois and eastern Kansas. Our law firm represents employers before federal and state agencies in charges of discrimination and other statutory actions. They also will consult with employers before a formal claim or lawsuit is filed.