Empowered by employee-friendly legislation and case law, employees are increasingly pursuing claims of workplace discrimination and harassment. Defending against these claims is costly and time consuming for employers, attracts unwanted media attention and can damage a company’s reputation.
In response to vexatious discrimination, harassment and retaliation claims, we provide our clients with cost-effective counsel, defense and dispute resolution. Resolving these highly sensitive disputes across the table rather than in court can often be the best option to avoid the costs of litigation and the negative publicity, and maintain confidentiality. When matters do proceed to trial, our litigators are highly skilled at devising winning strategies in what are often complex and potentially explosive cases.
What We Do
On behalf of global corporations, regional businesses and individual employees, Pryor Cashman’s labor and employment attorneys handle complaints involving allegations of discrimination based on race, age, gender, sexual orientation, disability, national origin and religion.
We have successfully resolved cases arising under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Equal Pay Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act, the Americans With Disabilities Act and various state statutes. Our attorneys also represent clients in regulatory investigations, appearing on their behalf before state and federal agencies, such as the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the U.S. Department of Labor.
Pryor Cashman labor and employment litigators have a long and successful record of skillfully resolving discrimination and harassment disputes in federal and state courts as well as through mediation and arbitration. When working with corporate clients, a proactive strategy is essential to mitigate risk and reduce the likelihood of litigation and litigation-related damages. We help companies prevent discrimination and harassment claims by developing compliance programs, conducting audits, and providing preventive counseling and training.
We also represent top-level executives who have been unfairly terminated, whether in violation of an employment contract or the various statutes that prohibit workplace discrimination.
