Employment & Labor Law
Most of us spend a significant portion of our time in the workplace, and it is critically important that everyone is treated with respect. On a daily basis, both employers and employees face difficult challenges related to employment and labor laws.
Employment law at either the state or federal level is a highly complex body of law. The attorneys of Ziegler & Schneider have decades of experience representing both employees and employers in employment and labor related issues and court litigation. We stand ready to assist you with an experienced team of attorneys who will vigorously represent your interests.
Our firm provides assistance in all aspects of both the public and private sectors of employment law.
Our Employment & Labor Law Attorneys can assist you with
- Personnel Policies/Employment Handbook and Policies
- Employment Contracts
- Compliance with employment related laws:
- Affordable Care Act (ACA)
- Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
- Civil Rights Act of 1964
- Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
- Discrimination Claims (age, gender, race, religion, or national origin)
- Sexual Harassment
- Non-compete Agreements
- Non-solicitation Agreements
- Confidentiality Agreements
- Severance Agreements
- Termination of Employment
- Wage and Hour Claims
- Whistleblower
What Our Clients Say
Ms. Pleatman was professional, kind and looked out for my children's best interest. When times were stressful and difficult, Ms. Pleatman was calm, confident and got the job done efficiently and with grace.
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—Pat Morgan
First time I needed to use an attorney in this capacity. I was not sure what to do or what questions to ask, but Mr. Sanders guided me through this ordeal, and I could not be happier with the time and conclusion of my case.
—Ed Knue
Awesome attorneys! Staff is superb. Could not ask for any better!
—Therese Duignan
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Resources
Summary Of Law On Kentucky Non-Compete Agreements
In many competitive businesses industries, employers often require their employees to sign non-compete agreements as a condition of employment with their company. A non-compete agreement is an...
Matthew C. Smith Guest Lectures At Chase Law School
Ziegler & Schneider attorney, Matthew C. Smith was a guest lecturer last night at Chase Law School for a Contract Drafting class. Matt spoke to law school students on the importance of clear...
Kentucky Supreme Court Rules Employers Cannot Force New Hires to Sign Arbitraion Agreements
Last week, the Kentucky Supreme Court issued a very important decision for all employees in the State of Kentucky. The Supreme Court ruled that employers cannot require its employees to sign...