Since March 1997, I have represented employees in negotiations or disputes with their employers. Few aspects of my clients’ lives are more important to them and to their families than their jobs. I know how important resolution of work-related disputes is to my clients.
My clients come to me when they believe they have been treated unfairly at work. While there is no general law requiring employers to be fair, there are a number of state and federal laws requiring employers to refrain from illegal discrimination, harassment and retaliation. Additional Services: I also also handle simple wills and legal issues related to inheritance, medical directives, living wills, and guardianships.
Experienced In
Title VII
The Missouri Human Rights Act
The Family and Medical Leave Act
Wage and Hour
Age Discrimination
Disability Discrimination
Sex Discrimination and Harassment
Race and National Origin Discrimination and Harassment
Pregnancy Discrimination
Religious Discrimination
Lible and Slander
Noncompete Agreements
The Equal Pay Act
Public Accommodations claims
Qui Tam
Whistle Blower claims
Tortious Interference with Business Relationships and Expectancies
Breach of Employment Contract claims
Workers Comp Retaliation
Unemployment Compensation appeals
Teacher and Nurse Licensing issues
Discharge appeals to School and other Boards
I Help Employees:
Evaluate and negotiate severance packages
Resolve noncompete issues
Evaluate and resolve contract disputes
Evaluate whether they have suffered illegal employment discrimination, harassment or retaliation
Develop an action plan to recover lost wages and other damages
Obtain successful results in settlement negotiations and mediations
File a Charge of Discrimination with the EEOC and the Missouri Commission on Human Rights
Navigate EEOC and other agency investigations
I also advise non-profits and small business owners on employment law. My clients want to compensate and treat their employees fairly and comply with the plethora of state and federal laws and regulations that govern their relationships with their employees. I do not represent employers in litigation or other adversarial proceedings.
I Help Employers:
Develop written employment policies regarding equal employment opportunities, sick leave, company computers, severance pay, employee conduct and discipline
Understand their obligations under state and federal Wage & Hour laws
Understand the legal issues involved in decisions to hire, fire, promote and demote employees
Offer severance packages
Enter into various contracts and agreements with their employees