Labor & Employment

With the growing complexity of today's workplace, rest assured there is a federal or state law or regulation that governs virtually every aspect of the employer-employee relationship. Laws that address the hiring process, the evaluation and discipline process, benefit administration, compensation issues, working conditions, and separation from employment all contribute to the essential need for current and straightforward information affecting these areas.

Our Experience and Approach

Dilworth's Labor & Employment Group attorneys effectively assist their clients with understanding their ever-growing and changing obligations, and to strategize the most prudent plan of action to resolve conflicts. In addition to our technical experience, we approach matters with an unparalleled dedication to our clients by carefully listening to their concerns and fashioning a responsive, cost-effective solution. We always keep our clients' goals forefront in mind and use our deep knowledge of the law, broad experience, and stellar reputation to negotiate the best resolutions possible.

Though we attempt to avoid costly litigation for our clients by exhausting all possible remedies, we aggressively represent our clients' best interest once in the court room and beyond. Our employment lawyers routinely appear in courts and government agencies across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and other jurisdictions, and know well the judges and other court officials.

Our team is well seasoned in representing regional and national companies -- public, private and non-profit -- in a variety of employment law areas including:

• Discrimination and retaliation based on race, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability and military status
• Wage and hour and fair labor standards
• Family and Medical Leave Act
• Americans with Disability Act
• Trade secret protection and enforcement of non-competition, non-solicitation and confidentiality provisions
• Employment agreements and separations including reduction-in-force matters
• Employee handbook and substance abuse policies
• Anti-harassment training
• Internal Investigations and advise in government investigations
• Counseling to companies on human relations issues
• Collective bargaining contracts

When it comes to protecting yourself or your business from penalties or law suits, the best defense is having access to a highly skilled attorney who has a deep working knowledge and track record of helping clients comply with the appropriate employment regulations and laws. At Dilworth Paxson, you'll easily find a capable employment attorney who has the broad experience and inherent resources to help employers avert the many legal pitfalls which exist in the workplace today.

To learn more about our capabilities and experience, please contact Labor & Employment Group co-chairs, Gino J. Benedetti or Marjorie O. Obod.

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