Areas Of Practice

Labor & Employment

Overview

Today’s employers must navigate a maze of laws that regulate their relationship with their employees and unions. The risk of liability or becoming embroiled in expensive and time-consuming litigation is higher than ever. Attorneys with Starnes & Atchison’s experienced Labor & Employment practice group aggressively and efficiently defend a wide range of clients against all types of employment claims, including discrimination, workers' compensation, federal black lung, and wage and hour claims.

The firm’s skilled litigators provide valuable advice and help develop policies and practices to reduce the risk of litigation. Starnes & Atchison has helped countless businesses remain union-free, safeguard confidential information, and protect against unfair competition from former employees.

State of Alabama Labor and Employment FAQs

  • Answers to a variety of commonly asked questions regarding the impact of labor and employment laws in Alabama (PDF)

Labor and Employment Bulletin


February 2008
  • Family and Medical Leave Act Extended
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December 2007
  • Does Paying Your Employees A Bonus Increase Your Overtime Liability?
  • Medical Peer Review Privilege Will No Longer Apply in Federal Discrimination Cases
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Practicing Attorneys