Employment and Labor

Andrews Davis provides both preventative and remedial consultation to employers of all types, from large corporations to family-owned businesses.

Our preventative services assist employers in avoiding or reducing workplace problems. Our preventative services include advice on employment contracts, employee benefit plans, personnel policies, drug and alcohol policies, pre-selection testing, affirmative action programs, employee handbooks, workplace privacy concerns, and compliance with both Federal and State law.

We also defend employers against administrative charges and lawsuits in State and Federal courts, primarily in matters alleging breach of employment agreements, discrimination, sexual harassment, wrongful termination, and retaliation.

Our services include:

• Consulting with management and human resources on personnel issues
• Representing employers in employment disputes
• Representing employers in arbitration and mediation
• Preparing and updating employee handbooks
• Preparing and updating employment policies
• Representing employers in employment discrimination, sexual harassment, retaliation, and wrongful termination lawsuits
• Drafting and defending employment contracts and separation agreements
• Consulting with management and human resources on drug and alcohol testing compliance
• ADA, ADEA, FMLA, FLSA and HIPAA compliance, as well as other compliance issues
• Consulting with management and human resources during reductions in force

Practicing Attorneys

• Leif E. Swedlow
• June E.M. Phillips
• David Pomeroy
• Anne E. Zachritz