Labor and Employment Investigations

Whether investigating a series of complaints against large multinational corporations or a single matter involving a small employer, we understand the importance of completing investigations in a prompt, yet thorough manner. A key outcome of successful investigations is the creation and implementation of appropriate corrective actions that can help minimize future liability. To this end, we partner with our clients, their boards, and audit committees to recommend appropriate disciplinary actions, make necessary policy changes, provide training to supervisors and managers, and institute programmatic operational and compliance changes.

Services

Our Labor and Employment Group attorneys have decades of experience investigating matters in response to internal complaints and in connection with governmental investigations, audits, and inquiries. We conduct thorough analyses of claims involving hiring practices; individual and systemic discrimination and harassment; employee disabilities and leaves; wage and hour matters, including misclassification and overtime issues; background-check processes; privacy; whistleblower allegations; and white collar matters. We provide effective counsel on issues arising under:

• Title VII of the Civil Rights Act
• Executive Order 11246
• Section 3730 (h) of the False Claims Act (FCA)
• The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA)
• The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
• The Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA)
• The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
• The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
• The Service Contract Act (SCA)
• Title IX of the Education Amendments
• State whistleblower protection laws, including the New Jersey Conscientious Employee Protection Act (CEPA)

Among other federal and state agencies, we represent employers before:

• The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
• The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP)
• The Department of Labor (DOL)
• The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB)
• The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

Experience

Our lawyers have extensive experience with federal and state agencies that regulate labor and employment in the United States, including all of the agencies identified above. We are the authors of numerous legal treatises on employment law and investigations. Members of our group are also regularly sought for their insights on emerging issues by legal, industry, and other media outlets, ranging from Bloomberg BNA to Law360.