Areas of Focus
Employment & Labor Law
Employment law covers a complex network of laws that controls how employers must treat employees, former employees, and applicants for employment. Laborde & Neuner has significant experience in interpreting and construing state and federal statutes and case law in such areas as:
- Employment discrimination
- Sexual harassment
- Employee benefits
- Whistleblower litigation
- Wrongful discharge
- Employment contracts
- Occupational Safety & Health Act
The firm regularly acts as counsel for employers in litigating age, race, sex or handicap access discrimination.
Laborde & Neuner uses its business and litigation experience to assist clients in avoiding litigation by reviewing employment policies, employment guidelines, employee handbooks and training manuals. Firm attorneys also educate clients on new developments in employment law, enabling clients to avoid the trouble spots presented by the ever-changing realm of employment law.