Employment Law
We spend much of our lives in a workplace. Work is an important source of self worth, financial stability and the opportunity to utilize one’s talents and skills. Once an individual passes through his or her workplace door each day, there are important federal and state laws which pertain to the employer-employee relationship. We understand that while most people have a productive and satisfying career, there are times when the employment relationship needs to be documented, channeled, corrected, terminated, righted or resolved. We are available to consult and assist in all aspects of the employment relationship. having extensive experience in legal matters that involve addressing issues and rights in the workplace.
Our practice areas include:
- Affordable Care Act
- Americans with Disabilities Act
- Compliance and Risk Analysis
- Covenants Not-to-Compete (Non-Competition Agreements)
- Employment Contracts
- Defense of employment discrimination involving age (Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967), race, color, sex, religion, national origin (Missouri Human Rights Act and Civil Rights Act of 1964) or pregnancy
- Equal Pay Act
- ERISA Compliance
- Executive Employment Contracts
- Family and Medical Leave Act
- Physician Employment Agreements
- Reasonable Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Missouri Human Rights Act (MHRA)
- Severance Agreements
- Sexual Harassment
- Trade Secrets Law
- Union Labor Issues
- Wage and Hour (Fair Labor Standards Act)
- Whistleblower Litigation and Public Policy Exception
Employment Law Articles
Employment Discrimination: Reinstatement vs. Front Pay
The remedies available to employees in employment discrimination cases depend in large part on the facts presented and the statutes allegedly violated. Employees generally have multiple forms of relief at their disposal, including back pay and lost wages;...
OMG! Social Media Policies Under More Legal Scrutiny – Time to TCOB …
With the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) becoming more active in striking down social media policies, employers may not be Laughing Out Loud if faced with an unfair labor practice charge. Taking Care Of Business now involves some straightforward steps to achieve...
Internet Sales Alter Scope of Non-Compete Agreements
Traditionally, non-compete agreements have included a geographic scope to protect an employer’s customer contacts and goodwill. The general rule is that non-compete agreements are enforceable to the extent they can be narrowly tailored geographically and temporally,...
FMLA vs. Short-Term Disability
The Family Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”) and short-term disability are separate and distinct forms of protection for employees who encounter medical problems. However, because employees generally use their short-term disability in conjunction with their FMLA leave,...
