Employment
Today's employers and managers operate in an increasingly regulated and complex arena. While the primary goal of any employer is to create a skilled and productive workforce, workplace issues and employee complaints have generated an unprecedented number of lawsuits. Employment litigation has tripled in the past decade to more than one-third of all lawsuits filed in the federal courts of the United States.
The Employment Group of Murphy, Pearson, Bradley & Feeney provides practical advice and guidance on the critical issues facing California's employers: hiring and firing; harassment investigations; leased employees; wage and hour compliance; disability accommodation; mass layoffs and plant closures; contract disputes and protection of trade secrets.
Our Practice
- We have experience defending companies and individuals in employment-related litigation -- both in federal and state courts and before administrative agencies. We represent clients on all claims arising from the workplace, including allegations of discrimination, breach of contract, sexual and racial harassment, violation of family leave laws, violation of wage and hour laws, defamation, invasion of privacy, trade secrets violations, wrongful termination and retaliation.
- We draft and review personnel policies, employment manuals, contracts and severance agreements. We provide harassment and discrimination prevention seminars specifically designed to comply with California's newly-enacted training mandate.
- Seasoned attorneys with real trial experience and a practical approach to litigation, our employment attorneys work with clients through each step of the litigation process to help them make the right decisions.
- When discrimination complaints arise, we help clients conduct thorough investigations and take measures necessary to ensure those investigations are handled properly.