Practice Areas
Employment Law
Smith Debnam’s employment law attorneys are skilled at helping businesses of all sizes set up systems to avoid problems in employment relationships. We can assist with preparing employment handbooks and policies regarding:
- Sexual harassment
- Termination
- Commissions
We are also prepared to advise in difficult employment law issues. Whether representation is required before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, or in state or federal court, our litigators are able to assist you. When employment conflicts are resolved, our Raleigh employment attorney professionals can craft the appropriate settlements and releases to ensure they stay that way.
Sample representations:
- Assisted client in responding to EEOC complaint, which was resolved in client’s favor.
- Participated in EEOC mediation, resulting in favorable settlement.
- Defended federal court discrimination suit.
- Advised employer regarding former employee’s violation of non-compete agreement.
- Advised executive in re-drafting of employment contract.
Articles of Interest:
- Appeals Court Invalidates Recess Appointments of NLRB Board Members
- Beware! Employers Can Be Held Liable for Third Party Harassment
- Congress Contemplates Changes To Workplace Protections For Sexual Orientation And Gender Identity
- Department of Labor Seeks Employer Input on Nursing Mother Legislation
- EEOC Focusing On Severance Agreements
- EEOC Lawsuit on Background Checks Dismissed by Federal Judge
- EEOC Provides Guidance Regarding Religious Dress and Grooming
- EEOC’s threatened lawsuit challenges key provisions in severance agreements
- Employer Leave Policy Upheld Under FLSA Professional Exemption
- Employers, Be Careful With Complainers Retaliation Claims Gain Favor In Supreme Court Ruling
- Employment Law
- Employment Law And The “Cat’s Paw”
- Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Issues Final Rule for Enforcement of GINA
- Has the Fourth Circuit Adopted a Two Racial-Slurs Rule?
- New ADA Rules March 2011
- New FLSA Regulations: What’s all the Hubbub?
- New guidance on Temporary Disabilities Act under ADAAA
- New tools being utilized by Department of Labor for wage and hour law enforcement
- NLRB Posting Requirement Encounters Delays
- Providers Beware: US Department of Health and Human Services launches a HIPAA Audit Program
- Ruling Upholds Discharge During FMLA Leave
- Two Supreme Court decisions on retaliation and discrimination
- U.S. Appellate Courts Invalidates NLRB’s Posting Rule
- US Department of Labor Provides Guidance on Break Time for Nursing Mothers
- US Senate Considers Ban On Employment-Related Credit Checks
- US Supreme Court agrees to decide whether ADEA precludes Equal Protection claim
- Will the Supreme Court raise the bar on worker retaliation lawsuits?