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Labor & Employment Law
Litigation ◊ Negotiation ◊ Advice
THE PRACTICE. Chandless Law Office is dedicated to providing high-quality legal representation and counseling for affordable fees, yet with an emphasis on client service. For clients, this translates into availability, responsiveness, flexibility, thorough analysis and straightforward explanations at every stage of our representation. Kathryn Chandless, Esq. has been a practicing attorney since 2002 and strives to make clients feel like part of the legal "team." Because she has a passion for labor and employment law, she has made this dynamic area of law the focus of her practice. However, she can also assist clients with other civil matters, including contract disputes, family law issues, simple wills and personal injury matters.
SERVICES. Kathryn Chandless, Esq. provides the full spectrum of legal services for both individuals and small to medium-sized businesses, with an emphasis on labor and employment-related counseling, lawsuits and negotiations. For employers, Ms. Chandless also offers services intended to minimize the risks of employment litigation, including assistance with employment policies, employee handbooks, personnel decisions and training. Some of the matters with which she is happy to assist include:
◊ Pursuit & Defense of claims of employment discrimination, harassment, retaliation & hostile work environment based on sex, race, age, disability, religion, national origin & other legally protected characteristics.
◊ Preparing & Responding to charges before federal, state & local administrative agencies (such as the EEOC, PHRA, NYHRC, NLRB, DOL and OSHA).
◊ Wrongful termination claims.
◊ Employee layoffs, discharges & discipline issues.
◊ Whistleblower protections, including Sarbanes-Oxley retaliation issues.
◊ Wage and hour issues, including FLSA compliance, overtime pay & minimum wage questions.
◊ Traditional labor law issues such as union organization, elections and concerted activity, collective bargaining, grievance arbitration & plant closings.
◊ Occupational Safety & Health concerns.
◊ Drafting, Reviewing & Negotiating employment & separation / severance agreements.
◊ Representation and/or Guidance in connection with Unemployment & Workers' Compensation claims and hearings.
◊ Family & Medical Leave Act issues.
◊ Pursuit and Defense of tort claims (including defamation, invasion of privacy, tortious interference & negligent supervision, assault) in the employment setting.
◊ ERISA and other employee benefits concerns.
◊ Concerns about forced retirement or forced resignation / constructive discharge.
◊ Review and/or Drafting of employee handbooks & employment policies.
◊ Compliance training for employees and managers.
◊ Personal injury and other general legal matters.
CONTACTS. Please complete the confidential inquiry form below if you would like to receive more information about our practice or to arrange an initial consultation at no charge. In the alternative, you may contact Kathryn V. Chandless, Esq., Managing Attorney, via e-mail at kvc@chandlesslaw.com.
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