Employment Law

Moore, Clarke, DuVall and Rodgers, P.C. attorneys assist businesses in solving employment issues with practical advice and legal strategies.  Our employment law litigators provide a full spectrum of legal services to our clients in state and federal courts, private mediations and arbitrations, and matters before governmental agencies throughout Georgia. Due to an ever increasingly complex and litigious workplace, our employment law practice area is one of our fastest growing practice areas. We have built a reputation of success by effectively counseling clients, representing a cross section of industry and range in size from small businesses to large corporations. Our attorneys bring efficiency, effectiveness and experience to each client when dealing with employment disputes.

Moore, Clarke, DuVall and Rodgers, P.C. attorneys are committed to resolving our clients' business disputes in the most effective and expeditious manner possible.  While many disputes can be settled through mediation or arbitration, when a matter moves forward to trial, our litigators will provide superior trial preparation and presentation. Our attorneys have developed a strong reputation as aggressive advocates and skilled trial lawyers who vigorously represent our clients while maintaining solid respect among their colleagues and the judiciary.  Our experience in the Georgia State and Federal judicial system provides us with an in-depth understanding of the people and processes associated with these courts and the State and Federal agencies involved in the claim.

Employment laws are complex and diverse requiring businesses to consider a variety of legal issues on a daily basis. Our attorneys are experienced with state and federal employment regulations and offer preventative guidance and proactive workplace strategies on topics including:

• Hiring, promotions, discipline, discharge and other personnel actions,

• Investigation and resolution of harassment and discrimination claims,

• Performance evaluations,

• Workplace conditions, safety and security,

• Employment agreements, background checks, wage and hour issues,

• Preparation of drug testing programs, Alternative Dispute Resolution policies and internal complaint procedures,

• Discrimination and Harassment training for employees,

• HIPAA and HITECH litigation,

• Preparation of, or revisions to, Employee Handbooks and workplace codes of conduct

• Insurance coverage for employment-related conflicts.  

Our attorneys have assisted businesses statewide in defending and resolving claims from the initial filing of an Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) claims, Departments of Labor claims and jury trials in the United States District Courts. We have represented US and Georgia Employers in defending claims including:

• Unemployment claims,

• Race discrimination,

• Sex discrimination,

• Age discrimination,

• Pregnancy discrimination,

• Hostile work environment,

• Religious Discrimination,

• Retaliation,

• Defamation,

• Sexual harassment,

• Tortuous interference with contractual relations,

• Breach of restrictive covenants,

• Claims under the American with Disabilities Act (ADA),

• Occupational Safety & Health Act of 1970 (OSHA),

• Claims under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA),

• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA),

• Employee Misclassification.

  Our attorneys recognize the value of communication in defending litigated matters and work closely with corporate counsel, insurance representatives, risk managers, and corporate executives. Our litigators manage all phases of trial work, from the initial objective evaluation to post-trial appeals, and ensure that our clients have the ability to discuss and make informed, cost-effective decisions.

  We also provide in house training as managers and supervisors are your first line of defense. At the request of our clients, our employment attorneys provide in house seminars to management to better enable managers and supervisors to effectively apply employments policies, investigate complaints and manage various personnel issues. To learn how our employment law attorneys can assist you to proactively minimize risk and maximize your company's ability to meet business objectives while complying with state and federal employment laws, please contact us today at 229-888-3338 or email us at jwillcox@mcdr-law.com.

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