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Labor & Employment Law

At Chico & Nunes, our attorneys have extensive experience in employment law counseling and litigation

Our attorneys strive to offer creative, yet pragmatic solutions to complex employment disputes

Chico & Nunes attorneys provide timely, practical advice to business owners, HR professionals, and executives on a wide range of complicated and emerging employment issues.

Our success isn’t just about experience—it’s also about our understanding of your business operations. Chico & Nunes’ employment lawyers take the time to get to know your business so we can tailor our legal advice to fit your specific goals and needs.

Employment Counseling and Litigation Services

Chico & Nunes has a strong track record of success in employment litigation matters, including:

  • Discrimination cases under Title VII and the ADA
  • Wage and hour class actions
  • Enforcement of non-competition and non-solicitation agreements
  • Wrongful termination and retaliation claims

We’ve effectively resolved a range of employment disputes, with some standout cases including:

  • Representing a large company in a difficult race discrimination class action filed by the EEOC
  • Obtaining dismissal of reverse race discrimination case on behalf of a prominent university hospital system
  • Representing a large financial firm in overtime wage and hour class action, negotiating favorable settlement on behalf of the client
  • Representing an international event firm in a race and age discrimination case before a state administrative agency
  • Obtaining a summary judgment on behalf of an education provider in a race discrimination case

We also counsel clients regarding human resources compliance issues, including:

  • Disciplinary issues, including documenting, preparing for, and implementing terminations
  • Drafting, negotiating, and reviewing employment severance agreements
  • Drafting and negotiating non-compete, non-solicitation, and confidentiality agreements
  • Compliance with wage and hour, affirmative action, and paid sick leave laws, as well as other local, state, and federal laws that govern the employment relationship
  • Claims of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation
  • Updating and reviewing employee handbooks and other employment documentation
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