Practice Areas / Litigation and Appeals / Employment Litigation

Employment Litigation

Attorneys who practice in this area are experienced in defending clients in lawsuits arising under—

  • Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (race, sex, national origin, and religious discrimination; sexual and racial harassment claims; and retaliation claims).
  • 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 (FLSA).
  • Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA).
  • Alabama Workers' Compensation Act.

In addition, attorneys who practice in this area have experience handling litigation arising out of breach-of-contract claims, negligent or tortious interference with employment contracts or employee relations, breach of covenants not to compete, breach of confidentiality agreements, and other state and federal claims that may arise out of the employment relationship.