EMPLOYMENT
& LABOR

The workplace is one of the most heavily regulated environments, and employers face growing challenges. At Cook Yancey, we counsel businesses on compliance, policies, and dispute resolution, while also defending them vigorously in litigation.

Our Services Include:

  • Employment counseling (contracts, handbooks, policies, compliance with state and federal labor and employment laws and regulations such as the Family and Medical Leave Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act

  • Employment litigation, including wrongful termination, discrimination, retaliation, and wage/hour claims

  • Union avoidance and collective bargaining negotiations

  • Employee benefits planning and ERISA disputes

  • Negotiating and documenting confidentiality agreements, noncompete

  • severance packages

  • Training for managers and HR professionals

  • Workplace investigations and audits

  • Recruiting, interviewing, and hiring practices

  • Drafting effective and enforceable personnel policy manuals

  • Protecting the employment at will relationship

  • Compliance with state and federal labor and employment laws and regulations

  • Implementing sound policies for preventing and investigating complaints of discrimination or sexual harassment

  • Workers' compensation claims

  • Vacation and paid time off policies

  • Employee discipline and termination issues

  • Workforce reorganizations/layoffs

Our Experience:

We have defended companies in discrimination suits, wage/hour class actions, and non-compete litigation. Our attorneys also provide proactive counseling to reduce the risk of disputes before they arise. From drafting employment contracts to representing employers in federal court, we combine preventive advice with strong advocacy when litigation is unavoidable.

👉 Contact us to learn more about our work in Employment & Labor.

Employment & Labor Law Attorneys:
Elizabeth M. Carmody
Luke D. Whetstone