Employment Litigation, Disputes and Counseling for Businesses
For more than two decades, TAYLOR Law Firm in Morristown, Tennessee, has represented businesses of all sizes in litigation and counseling on labor and employment law issues. Understanding the complex relationships between labor, employment and business law, we work strategically with clients to prevent disputes, identify legal issues and work effectively toward timely and cost-effective resolutions.
Counseling and Dispute Prevention
Preventative counseling for businesses on employment matters is a significant part of our practice. We work collaboratively with employers to prevent lawsuits, mitigate disputes and plan ahead to make sound decisions when interacting with employees. Understanding that these situations are highly personal and can be complicated quickly, we provide ongoing counsel in cases involving hiring, promotions and dismissals and help our clients take the best course of action.
Litigation can be complicated and becomes expensive quickly. Even if you win a lawsuit, it can take months or years as well as resources. Our goal is to help clients establish proper relationships with employees and set appropriate policies to avoid disputes and future losses. While we work to avoid litigation, we are also prepared to handle disputes when they arise through negotiations and settlement or litigation.
Our Morristown employment defense attorney is experienced in all areas of employment and labor law, including:
- Sexual harassment
- State and federal discrimination on the basis of race, age, sex, national origin, religion, disability or veterans status
- Retaliatory discharge
- Whistleblower claims
- Wage and hour claims
- Unemployment compensation claims
- Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) compliance and defense
- Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA)
- COBRA benefits
- Tennessee Drug-Free Workplace Act
- Union avoidance
- Unfair labor practices claims
- Negotiation of collective bargaining agreements, grievances, arbitrations and injunction suits regarding illegal strikes
- Employment contracts
- Noncompetition, Nondisclosure, confidentiality agreements
- State and federal plant closing law
Put Decades of Experience to Work for You
With our experience, our lawyer and staff have honed our skills by practicing employment and labor law on a daily basis, taking the most current recognized continuing legal education seminars and speaking on employment and labor law issues. Whether you are a new business owner, seeking preventative counsel or facing a current employment dispute, it is never too early or too late to consult with an experienced attorney who can effectively protect your rights and interests.
To discuss a business legal question or dispute, call our Tennessee employment discrimination attorney at 423-586-6812 or contact us by e-mail to schedule an initial consultation.
