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Employment

Staying ahead of the curve in addressing and resolving employer-employee relationships makes a difference 

Business could become personal when it comes to addressing employment law issues.

Workplace relationships are complex and even sometimes problematic. Discrimination and harassment claims that result from these interactions are heightened by an emotional element not often found in other litigation.

The Burns White Employment Law Practice Group helps clients build a framework that supports the employer-employee relationship and provides on-going counseling to prevent and solve employment-related disputes.

We focus on the critical areas of compliance, counseling, negotiation and employment litigation.

Our job is to keep abreast of the myriad of ever-changing federal, state and local employment laws so that our clients' interests are protected.

Our Services

• Title VII, ADEA and ADA laws
• Sexual harassment issues
• Fair Labor Standards Act, Family and Medical Leave Act, Equal Pay Act
• Workplace safety regulations, including OSHA
• Security and privacy laws
• Human resources department audits

Counseling and Negotiation

We assist attorneys in negotiations both at the hiring and at the termination stages of employment. Our employment attorneys regularly review and update employment-related documents and collaborate with lawyers from the firm’s Business Practices Group in areas such as:

• Hiring and termination polices
• Post-termination policies
• Employment policies and handbooks
• Workplace drug policies
• Confidentiality agreements
• Restrictive covenants
• Compensation plans
• Shareholder and LLC agreements

Employment Litigation

We try to anticipate issues before they become problems. In the event that a dispute arises and litigation is necessary, our team has the trial experience required to represent our clients’ best interests in the courtroom.

We have defended employers in a variety of matters including:

• Wrongful discharge
• Sexual harassment
• Discrimination claims
• Retaliation
• Non-compete and restrictive covenant litigation
• Wage disputes

For more information about our Firm’s Employment practice, please contact:

Jeffrey S. Adler, Esquire
Co-Chair
484-567-5656
jsadler@burnswhite.com

Dean F. Falavolito, Esquire
Co-Chair
412-995-3005
                  dffalavolito@burnswhite.com