About Employment Law Group
Employment Law Group Capabilities
Prevention and Maintenance Techniques for Organizations
Employment Investigations
Immigration Issues
Litigation

Laws governing the employment relationship have changed dramatically in recent years and have increased in number and complexity. Management requires an immediate response from experienced attorneys who can guide them through the complex issues raised by the proliferation of the new laws, case decisions and regulations and the frequent revision of existing laws. Our Employment Law Group responds to your needs and helps develop workable and effective solutions to even the most challenging workplace problems.

We stay abreast of employment laws related to discrimination, hiring policies, sexual harassment, immigration and employment discharge. We assist management with drafting and administering personnel policies, employee handbooks and manuals as well as employment, trade secret, confidentiality, non-competition and non-solicitation agreements. We also represent management in administrative proceedings and litigation at the local, state and federal levels.

We welcome you to familiarize yourself with our Firm and our capabilities. 

In today’s competitive environment, organizations must adapt quickly to the rate of technological changes that have permeated industries at every level. The increased usage of the Internet, e-commerce and telecommuting have resulted in organizational re-engineering, personnel downsizing and a general flattening of the organization. Businesses need attorneys who are well-versed in the ever-changing world of employment law. Stein Sperling’s Employment Law Group represents and counsels executives, managers and human resources professionals in all aspects of the law governing the relationship between employers and their employees.

Implementing effective strategies to achieve results...

Our Employment Law Group counsels and assists companies on a full range of employment issues including termination, sexual harassment claims, immigration, personnel policies, manuals, handbooks, wage-hour regulations, non-competition, non-solicitation and trade secret issues, pension benefits and employee safety and health concerns. Our attorneys work in conjunction with the Business and Tax Group and the Litigation Group in implementing effective strategies to gain results for your organization.

Depth and Breadth of Our Services:

• Employee Handbooks, Policies and Contracts
• Sexual Harassment, Discrimination and Wrongful Discharge
• Management Training and Investigations
• Non-Compete and Confidentiality Agreements
• Employment Litigation
• Wage-Hour Issues
• ADA, FMLA, Title VII, EEOC, ADEA
• State and Local Anti-Discrimination Laws

Perhaps more than almost any other area of law, the likelihood of claims can be dramatically minimized through effective personnel policies, manuals and training. Our Employment Law Group is well versed in the intricacies and nuances of this area of the law and is able to craft and fine tune existing personnel policies to adapt to the particular needs and circumstances of our clients. Our attorneys work closely with our clients to find practical solutions to employment problems in order to minimize legal burdens.

We assist clients in drafting employee handbooks, preparing employment contracts, non-compete and confidentiality agreements, analyzing job descriptions for accuracy and compliance and reviewing personnel records to ensure conformity with local, state and federal laws.

Offering customized on-site management training...

In addition to written policies, our Employment Law Group provides customized on-site training geared toward varying levels of management and supervisory personnel. This training permits management to act within the boundaries of the law, thereby avoiding potentially costly litigation. Effective policies and training not only reduce the incidences of employment-related claims but also help shield employers from liability by evidencing their intolerance of a hostile or otherwise inappropriate work environment.

Employment Investigations

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Providing prompt and knowledgeable assistance...

While many employment-related claims are meritless, occasionally a claim is brought which requires intervention and often remediation by management. Once a claim is filed, management’s response is often a material factor considered by courts in determining the ultimate resolution of the claim. Of utmost importance is the claims investigative process. This process may include assessing the claim, interviewing witnesses, confronting accusers and accused and ultimately documenting findings and implementing any course of remedial action that may be appropriate.

Our attorneys provide prompt, knowledgeable and valuable assistance and direction when investigating and ultimately responding to any workplace claim.

One of the biggest challenges facing businesses today is finding highly-qualified and skilled professionals. The gap between trained employees and untrained employees is on the rise which has led companies to satisfy their employment needs with non-U.S. citizens.

The Employment Law Group advises businesses on compliance issues related to the sponsorship and hire of foreign nationals. We help our clients develop international recruitment policies, including I-9 procedures, wage policies and visa sponsorship guidelines. We also advise clients of their options regarding non-immigrant visas as well as all employment-based avenues to permanent residence.

Litigation

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There are many potential arenas for the hearing and disposition of employment-related claims. These include local, state and federal human relations commissions as well as state and federal courts. Our litigation attorneys are uniquely skilled and positioned to tackle all areas of employment litigation, by combining their extensive knowledge of the substantive employment law with their experience in the intricacies and unique attributes of the various possible litigation forums.

Uniquely skilled to tackle all areas of employment...

Since 1978 our attorneys have assisted clients in understanding, developing and implementing litigation strategies. Our proactive approach has led to a stellar track record in effective resolution of these claims for our clients, either through settlement or judgment.

Let our experience work for you.

For more information, please call us at (301) 340-2020, email us at info@steinsperling.com, or contact one of our Employment Law attorneys directly:

Alexia Kent McClure
Darla J. McClure
Jeffrey M. Schwaber
Karen N. Shapiro
Donald N. Sperling
Ronald M. Bolt
Robert J. Garagiola