McCarthy Wilson provides employers with timely advice about state and federal laws and case law that impact personnel policies. Our employment law group has extensive experience handling and defending all types of employment disputes, from charges of discrimination filed with the Equal Employment Office or similar local government offices, to state and federal litigation throughout Maryland, Washington, D.C., and Virginia.
Our employment law group works with its clients to prevent employment claims before they arise, as well as proactively handle claims before a lawsuit is filed. We routinely assist companies develop hiring and termination policies, work policies, employment handbooks, employment agreements, and record-keeping tactics that can minimize employment litigation. Our employment law team has successfully handled numerous class action claims arising out of employment practices.
We advise clients regarding employee discipline and termination issues, compliance with the ADA, ADEA, FMLA, FLSA, and related state and local statutes. We routinely assist clients performing internal investigations and provide guidance on administrative agency proceedings. We have successfully defended employers against claims of harassment, discrimination, FMLA violations, FLSA violations, breach of contract, defamation, wrongful discharge and breach of employment contracts, including non-compete agreements. We routinely assist clients to understand and develop the appropriate employment documents and assist with severance agreements and negotiations.
If you have questions about this practice area or would like a case evaluation, please call us at (301) 762-7770, or email Amy Leone, Ron Cox, or Rick Evans directly.