We defend employment-related lawsuits of every kind, including discrimination, harassment, and wage and hour claims.
Employment litigation is an unnecessary drain on an employer’s resources, a significant distraction from a company’s business operations, and often has a negative impact on morale. It is best to avoid employment litigation altogether whenever possible. To that end, every company should have a go-to advisor on employment matters to avoid unnecessary pitfalls. When litigation does unfortunately arise, employers need an experienced and effective advocate to eliminate the lawsuit as quickly and as cost-effectively as possible.
Employment litigation is unlike other commercial litigation in that most employment laws have built-in mechanisms that are designed to give an individual plaintiff an advantage in litigation against a company. We are mindful of that and the unique challenges that employment litigation brings. When we defend an employment claim, we explore every possible angle of defense, with our eye always on the ultimate goal: Protect the company’s bottom line and get it out of the lawsuit. Oftentimes, that calls for creative and out-of-the box thinking, and that is precisely what we do at McNeill Von Maack.
Employment law is a complex and often-changing area of law. At McNeill Von Maack, we know the nuances of employment law and have decades-long experience successfully defending employment lawsuits—large and small—in Utah and from coast to coast. Additionally, we are skilled at counseling with companies on employment matters, as well as preparing employee handbooks, policies, employment agreements, and other employment-related documents to keep your organization running smoothly. Whether it is advising a company on how to properly handle a separation to avoid a lawsuit, defending a wage and hour class action, or responding to claim of sexual harassment, our lawyers have the experience and expertise to minimize the impact of employment litigation.