Employment Law

Employers and executives are increasingly the targets of discrimination and wrongful termination suits. Christopher Farella represents employers of all sizes in various employment issues throughout the country and across many businesses, including the pharmaceutical, defense contracting, manufacturing and transportation industries. He has expertise in individual and class action litigation matters in state and federal courts alleging wrongful discharge, breach of employment contract, misclassification of individuals as independent contractors, trade secrets, confidentiality/non-compete agreements, negligent hiring and retention, and all forms of discrimination. Mr. Farella also represents clients in audits and investigations by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (and its state counterparts), state Departments of Labor and other federal and state government agencies.

Companies can minimize the adverse effects of employment related lawsuits by putting preventative strategies into place. Mr. Farella advises his clients on a broad range of these measures in order to reduce a company's exposure to lawsuits and investigations. He drafts and reviews employee handbooks, personnel policies and procedures, employment agreements and non-compete agreements. In addition, he advises clients on hirings, terminations, investigations of sexual harassment and discrimination charges and application of FMLA leave policies.

See how we can help you with the following services:

• Defending Workplace Discrimination Cases
• Providing Sexual Harassment Awareness and Prevention Training
• Hostile Work Environment Disputes
• Equal Employment Opportunity Complaints
• Wrongful Termination Cases
• Employment Contract Lawsuits
• False claims/Whistleblower Cases
• Employee Fraud/Embezzlement
• Misappropriation of Funds
• Restrictive Covenants/Noncompetition Agreements
• Theft of Trade Secrets

Representing Employers

Contact our employment law attorneys now for advice on how to avoid employment disputes and workplace litigation, or to handle a current employment dispute that needs to be litigated. Our knowledge of employment law, and proper procedures and rules, helps us capably represent either employers. Put us on your side.