Practice Areas

Employment and Labor Law

KOM counsels and assists individuals and entities with employment-related issues, including hiring and termination issues, enforcement of policies, harassment investigations and compliance with state and federal laws governing the employment relationship. KOM has expertise in preparing employment manuals and policies tailored to the specific needs of each client, and in negotiating and drafting employment agreements, independent contractor agreements, non-compete agreements, confidentiality agreements and other types of employment-related agreements and documents necessary to protect our clients’ interests. KOM also conducts seminars and workshops on a variety of employment-related issues, including harassment prevention and investigation.

KOM’s lawyers  also aggressively and successfully defend businesses and individuals in employment-related claims brought in state court, federal court and before administrative bodies, including claims involving:

• Affirmative Action
• Employment Contracts
• Collective Bargaining Agreements
• Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and related disability issues
• Employment Discrimination Claims (sex discrimination, race discrimination, age discrimination, religious discrimination, ethnic discrimination, etc.)
• Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
• Municipal Employment
• National Labor Relations Act Issues
• Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) Issues
• Sexual Harassment
• Wage and Hour Issues
• Whistleblowers' Protection Act
• Wrongful Termination
• Non-Compete Issues
• Unemployment Compensation Issues

Our employment and labor law attorneys have the skills and experience necessary to represent clients in employment and labor disputes and provide counsel for day-to-day issues that arise.

Employment and Labor Law attorneys:

Peter B. Kupelian
Matthew W. Schlegel
Thomas J. McGraw
Carol G. Schley
Stacy J. Belisle