Today's businesses face a myriad of laws and regulations controlling the employer/employee relationship...laws and regulations that create an ever-changing, dynamic environment for business managers and in-house legal counsel alike. Some are well known (EEOC, ADA, FMLA) while others are less familiar or misunderstood (ERISA, HIPAA, WARN) but all impose significant restrictions and requirements.

Carlile Patchen & Murphy is regularly involved in the representation of employers and is dedicated to finding practical and innovative solutions to the labor and employement law issues arising in today's business environment. This includes consultation, prevention, training and representation in the following areas:

Employment and Labor Law
Employment discrimination Sexual harassment prevention/training Discipline & discharge issues and wrongful termination claims Grievances & arbitrations Representation before the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Union avoidance and elections Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Drug & alcohol testing Noncompete & consulting agreements Employment policies and procedures Unemployment & Workers' compensation Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA)
Employee Benefits
ERISA issues Profit-sharing, retirement, & pension plans Employment taxes Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Group health plans & continuation/conversion (COBRA & HIPAA)