Foley & Mansfield’s Employment Law practice group offers a complete range of legal, counseling and consulting services. Our experience encompasses the defense of claims of wrongful termination and claims of discrimination involving every classification protected by local, state and federal civil rights laws. We have successfully defended employers facing administrative charges before local, county, state and federal agencies. We have litigated such claims in state and federal courts, and upheld those defenses at the appellate level.

We also work with our clients on strategies, processes and methods to avoid or reduce employment-related claims. However, if it becomes necessary to take an employment-matter to trial, we have the experience and skills critical for the task. We know the importance of putting disputes into context while defusing strong emotions and effectively communicating with a jury.

We have represented and counseled small, medium and large employers, nonprofits, municipalities and government agencies.

Our experience includes:

• Mediation
• Appeals
• The evaluation, mediation and litigation of sexual misconduct/ harassment/ assault claims
• Wrongful termination and other discrimination claims including age, race, creed, gender, economic status, color, sexual orientation, Veteran’s preference status, religion, national origin, marital status, pregnancy, status with regard to public assistance, disability
• Affirmative Action
• §1981 and §1983
• ADEA
• ADA
• Whistle-blower suits
• Negligent supervision
• Tort claims
• HIPAA
• ERISA
• ERP/EPL insurance
• Wage and hours disputes
• Unfair compensation claims
• Unemployment claims
• Contract disputes and violations
• Non-competes and trade secrets
• Severance agreements
• Employee benefits
• Insurance claims
• Professional liability, E&O, D&O, and ERP/EPL claims
• Defamation, slander, libel

• Human-resources consulting
• Training and guest lectures
• Legal counseling
• Social Security