Labor & Employment

Often, with the complex legal issues facing employers in the employment arena, it is not always easy for an employer to know the right thing to do for its employees. We know that most employers want to treat their employees fairly and with respect, while being able to run an efficient, profitable business. The employment attorneys at LNL will work with the employer to thoroughly understand the challenges presented, to advise on the applicable laws, to discuss the legal options available, and to provide thoughtful recommendations. We strive to provide our employer clients with timely, practical and straightforward advice on the common law and employment-related legislation. Recognizing that court or administrative proceedings are expensive, time consuming, and often unpredictable, we explore alternative and creative ways to resolve your disputes. Nonetheless, we will not hesitate to use all legal avenues available, including litigation, when in your best interest.

• Administrative Hearings (EEOC and OCRC)
• Alternative Dispute Resolution—mediation, settlement, and arbitration
• Discrimination charges
• Employment and Independent Contractor Agreements
• Employer/Employee Relations
• Employee Handbooks
• Family and Medical Leaves of Absence (FMLA)
• Harassment and Harassment Investigations
• Litigation
• Noncompetition and Confidentiality Agreements—drafting and enforcement
• Recruitment Policies and Techniques
• Terminations
  • Pre-termination advice
  • Designing creative termination packages
  • Termination letters and releases
  • Wage and Hour (Fair Labor Standards Act)
  • Workplace Policies and Procedures
  • Wrongful dismissal