Employment Discrimination

Attorneys practicing in this area assist employer clients in preventing lawsuits arising from discrimination and claims of retaliation by developing preventative programs and helping employers understand and apply applicable law and regulations.

Our attorneys also assist employers with training programs and management systems, including—

Preparation of employee handbooks.
Development of policy and procedure manuals.
Initiation of affirmative-action plans.

Our attorneys also assist employers in defending claims before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), federal courts, and state courts and by participating in arbitration or mediation efforts. Our attorneys have experience in defending lawsuits arising under—

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended (race, national origin, color, sex, and religion).
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA).
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).
Employee Retirement Income and Security Act (ERISA).
Fair Labor Standards Act.
Occupational Safety and Health Act.
Alabama Workers' Compensation Act.