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Employment and Labor Litigation
Employment and Labor Litigation
Even the most careful employer may face charges or litigation brought by an employee at some point. Unfortunately, an employer’s abundant good faith does not guarantee that employment decisions are immune from challenge. These challenges include not only claims of discrimination but also wage and hour claims, legal challenges as to the reasonableness of an accommodation under the ADA, and questions about compliance with other local, state, and federal laws.
Shaping Outcomes for Employers
Taft’s primary goal is to help clients avoid employment claims through counseling and education. But when these claims are filed, our Employment and Labor attorneys have the expertise necessary to aggressively and creatively defend employers against them. We have handled thousands of matters before judges, juries, arbitrators, and government agencies. Our experience includes numerous cases that have expanded the scope of employer rights.
When a lawsuit is filed, we take a comprehensive and cost-effective approach, with the client’s enterprise goals as our primary consideration throughout the process. We have successfully defended high-stakes individual and class action lawsuits involving:
- Race, gender, national origin, age, disability, and religious discrimination and harassment.
- Retaliation.
- Wage and hour violations.
- Failure to accommodate.
- Employee leave, including Family and Medical Leave Act violations and state-specific paid leave.
- Worker misclassification.
- ERISA violations.
- Breach of contract, including noncompete and nonsolicitation agreements.
- Wrongful termination.
- Torts
- Whistleblower claims.
- Various other employment-related causes of action.
Top-Flight Team
Taft’s team strives to obtain an early resolution for clients, whether that be a dismissal on the pleadings, a pretrial judgment, or a settlement on favorable terms. We recognize the importance of avoiding drawn-out litigation and costly discovery. However, our Employment and Labor Relations group stands ready for trial when necessary. We have prevailed in countless jury and bench trials in both federal and state courts.
Our seasoned Employment and Litigation attorneys have earned national recognition in publications such as Best Lawyers in America, Chambers USA: America’s Leading Business Lawyers, and Super Lawyers.
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Awards
Ranked National Tier 1 for Labor and Employment Litigation by Best Lawyers® 2024 “Best Law Firms”
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Past Events
Leading Through Change: Taft Cincinnati Employment and Labor Law Annual Update 2025 Labor & Employment Seminar Navigating Mental Health Accommodations Under the ADA and FMLA Employee Rights, Pay Requirements, and Restrictive Covenants: What You Need to Know About Illinois Employment Reforms for 2025
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