Schwartz Hannum PC provides employers with a full range of representation in employment litigation before state and federal government agencies, courts and arbitration panels, involving claims of discrimination and retaliation, other statutory claims (e.g., under the Fair Labor Standards Act, Family and Medical Leave Act, Occupational Safety and Health Act, Older Workers Benefit Protection Act, the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act), as well as state law claims for breach of contract, tort claims of all varieties, breach of restrictive covenants and misappropriation of trade secrets.
 Employment
Discrimination and Other Employment Litigation
The Firm represents employers in the full range of employment litigation, before state and federal government courts and agencies across the country.
The Firm’s attorneys are experienced in a wide spectrum of employment litigation involving claims of discrimination and retaliation under federal and state law, and other statutory claims (e.g., under the Fair Labor Standards Act, Family and Medical Leave Act, Occupational Safety and Health Act, Older Workers Benefit Protection Act, the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act), as well as state law contract claims and tort claims of all varieties.
Mediation and Arbitration
The Firm frequently represents employers in proceedings before mediators and arbitrators, and has successfully resolved a full range of employment-related claims, including claims of discrimination and retaliation, and other statutory and common law employment claims.
ERISA Litigation
The Firm handles a variety of litigation involving claims arising under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (“ERISA”), including claims for benefits and for discriminatory termination of employment in violation of ERISA.
Non-Competition Litigation
The Firm represents employers in all types of non-competition litigation, in state and federal court. The Firm has successfully obtained and prevented injunctive relief on behalf of employers in a variety of industries (including banking, manufacturing, restaurant, retail, and temporary staffing) in cases involving claims for breach of contract, breach of restrictive covenants, and misappropriation of trade secrets, among other claims.
General Litigation
The Firm counsels and represents businesses in general litigation matters, including actions for breach of contract, violations of M.G.L. c. 93A (unfair or deceptive business practices), and collection matters.
Unemployment Compensation Appeals
The Firm represents employers with respect to unemployment compensation matters, including appeal hearings. The Firm is also experienced in representing employers in disputes with the Division of Unemployment Assistance with respect to excessive contribution rates and recovery analysis.
Public Accommodations
The Firm represents employers in all types of public accommodations litigation, in state and federal court, and in government investigations. The Firm has successfully represented employers in a variety of industries in cases involving claims of discrimination and failure to meet minimum accessibility requirements for public accommodations and commercial facilities, among other claims.
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