Kentucky Trial Lawyers Experienced In Employment Litigation
The employer-employee dynamic can be adversarial. When employees’ rights are violated by unfair, discriminatory or otherwise unlawful actions, they have legal recourse. Conversely, employers must balance workers’ rights and legal compliance with business and economic realities.
Conliffe, Sandmann & Sullivan, PLLC, in Louisville, represents both employees and employers in employment law disputes and litigation. Our lawyers handle plaintiff lawsuits and employer defense cases in northern Kentucky and statewide.
Standing Up For Victims Of Employment Discrimination, Harassment Or Retaliation
CS&S has represented individuals who have been mistreated by their employers or whose employers failed to protect them from discrimination and mistreatment in the workplace. We can address disputes, complaints and lawsuits involving:
- Employment discrimination
- Sexual harassment
- Wrongful termination
- Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodations
- Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) violations
- Employment contracts and restrictive covenants
- Wage and hour violations such as unpaid overtime
- Workers’ compensation claims and denials
- Whistleblower retaliation
Workplace discrimination – State and federal laws protect workers from discrimination. Your employer cannot discriminate against you based on race, color, sex, religion or national origin. In addition, men and women who perform essentially equal work are protected from gender-based wage discrimination. Qualified individuals who have disabilities are protected from employment discrimination as well. If you believe you have been discriminated against at work for illegal reasons, contact us to speak to an attorney about your particular circumstances.
Wrongful discharge – Kentucky is an at-will employment state, meaning your employment can be terminated at any time for layoffs, for cause or for no particular reason. However, you cannot be terminated for discriminatory reasons or in retaliation for reporting illegal activity, taking protected leave or filing a work injury claim. If you believe your employment was terminated unfairly, an attorney from CS&S can gauge whether it constituted discrimination or other violations of labor laws. If you have not yet been released, we may be able to negotiate a favorable severance package for you.
Workplace sexual harassment – Sexual harassment takes many forms, but the bottom line is that such conduct is against the law and you do not have to deal with it. Harassment may include unwelcome touching, comments of a sexual nature, and sexual advances or requests for sexual favors, and other sexual conduct that makes you feel uncomfortable, unsafe or in fear of losing your job. When sexual harassment affects an individual’s employment, interferes with the performance of work duties, or creates a hostile or threatening work environment. Both men and women can be victims of sexual harassment, and the perpetrator need not be of the opposite gender. If you believe you have been subjected to sexual harassment in the workplace, speak to an attorney at CS&S. Your employer may be liable for monetary damages if a co-worker or supervisor harassed you, or if your employer failed to take action to protect you or retaliated in any way for reporting harassment.
Employer Defense Against Employee Claims
Conliffe, Sandmann & Sullivan, PLLC, defends businesses, corporations, nonprofit organizations, and municipalities and government agencies against claims of labor violations, breach of employment contracts and lawsuits for discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or wrongful discharge. Our business litigation attorneys are well-versed in the law and employers’ obligations. We have represented employers in settlement negotiations, arbitrations and courtroom litigation.
A Capable And Committed Team On Your Side
Our trial lawyers have the litigation skills and experience that are on par with larger firms, but as a small firm, we are able to build relationships with clients and provide close support at every stage of your case. Contact our Louisville office to arrange a consultation by calling 502-934-7090 or by emailing us.