Our Firm represents many retailers of furniture, appliances, food and beverage, and electronics, as well as representing retail service establishments such as branch banks, restaurants, and professional offices. We have a strong background tackling the labor and employment issues that face retailers. The Retail Group has specialized knowledge and experience in the areas of law most critical to retail businesses. Our goal is to enhance the value of clients' retail businesses through appropriate risk management and aggressive defense of labor and/or employment claims.

The Group provides legal advice and representation in a wide range of areas:

• Employment Discrimination Claims
• Wrongful Discharge
• Sexual Harassment and Avoidance
• Labor Relations and Union Avoidance
• Employment Contracts (Including Noncompetition and Nonsolicitation Agreements)
• Trade Secret Protection and Litigation
• Wage and Hour Issues
• Immigration Visas and Compliance
• Internal Investigations
• Policy/Handbook Development and Interpretation
• Workplace Health and Safety

We also provide services to managers, area supervisors, HR professionals, and trade associations including:

• Training on Preventing Sexual and Other Types of Harassment
• Training on Effective Discipline
• Education on Major Legal Developments
• Training on Interviewing/Employee Selection
• Training on Effective Employee Evaluation Techniques
• Union Avoidance

Representative Clients Served:

• "Big box" Retailers
• Specialty Retailers
• Banks and Financial Institutions
• Property Management Companies
• Foodservice, Retail, and Other Vendors
• Beauty Supply Companies

 For more information please contact Douglas Duerr.