Employment Practices & Workplace Liability

Hurwitz & Fine, P.C. is knowledgeable of and frequently counsels clients in the area of human resources/labor. Our attorneys communicate regularly with our clients on actions that may have legal repercussions. The goal is to determine the most effective course of action and formulate the most appropriate legal response from the business point of view.

Hurwitz & Fine, P.C. has extensive experience in advising employers on personnel issues, defending employers in federal and state employment litigation, arbitrating claims and disciplinary actions under collective bargaining agreements, and drafting and negotiating employment agreements and employment terminations. Given the current emphasis in society on employee claims against employers, we believe businesses must re-evaluate their personnel procedures, employer handbooks and the method and implementation of progressive discipline contained in such policies periodically to reduce their potential exposure.

Employers must be also sensitive to potential liability when making decisions regarding an employee's position within the organization, and we have provided risk management counsel to employers in this regard. Attorneys from Hurwitz & Fine, P.C. have lectured and provided training in the area of employment and labor law to insurance companies, corporations, partnerships and other business organizations and have written articles in this area.

Ann E. Evanko is the leader of this practice group. To send an e-mail to Ms. Evanko, click here.