Employment Disputes
KMKSC attorneys regularly represent clients in all types of administrative and legal proceedings stemming from employment-related issues and complaints. We represent individual plaintiffs and companies and their executives defending such allegations. Whether the complaint involves compliance with federal or state law and regulations, is rooted in a contractual dispute, or arises out of alleged discrimination in violation of civil rights, KMKSC attorneys are effective advocates to support and represent the interests of our clients.
We know that the best result for our clients often depends on a number of variables, including cost, speed and the avoidance of negative publicity. In recognition of this, we provide our clients with a timely and realistic assessment of their claim to allow them to make an informed decision appropriate to the wider business context. KMKSC attorneys employ the strategies most likely to achieve the best results for our clients, including negotiation, arbitration and mediation, as well as litigation.
In the event legal action cannot be avoided, our litigators have years of experience of successful trial and appellate litigation of employment-related issues in federal and state courts, and in administrative tribunal proceedings. The causes of action that can arise under employment law are diverse. The followingexamples illustrate litigation assignments handled for our clients:
- Regulatory compliance proceedings, including OSHA, Affirmative Action, Americans with Disabilities, Family Medical Leave Act, Wage and Hours issues.
- Wrongful discharge or termination.
- Constructive termination.
- Civil Rights issues alleging discrimination on the grounds of race, age, sex, origin or religion.
- “Whistleblower” acts and subsequent employer actions.
- Retaliatory acts.
- Restrictive Covenants, including trade secret protection, confidentiality agreements, non-compete agreements and non-disclosure arrangements.
- Employee and executive share incentive agreements and plans.
- Workers compensation.