Employment Law

Greater Danbury Employment Advice and Dispute Resolution

At Collins, Hannafin, we advise and represent both employers and employees about issues concerning workplace rights, compliance with state and federal employment regulations, and the litigation or mediation of disputes between workers, managers, and employers. To learn more about the scope of our employment law practice, contact us in Danbury or Ridgefield.

Our employer clients generally understand that the best protection against liability on most workplace claims results from proper planning, training, and communication. We work with Connecticut companies of all sizes to help their supervisory and human resources personnel understand the legal aspects of recruiting, hiring, compensation, discipline, and termination.

Our lawyers can help you with the development of legally sound personnel policies and employee handbooks. Employers today often want clearly articulated rules concerning issues as varied as Internet use, drug testing, and workplace violence. We can also advise you about the investigation and response to specific instances of discrimination, sexual harassment, or problem employee situations that if mishandled could invite a charge of employer retaliation.

When a workplace dispute appears headed for litigation, we can represent either the employer or the worker in such employee lawsuit claims as the following:

• Workplace discrimination on the basis of age, race, sex, disability, or other prohibited classification
• Wrongful termination related to discrimination or retaliation by the employer
• Sexual harassment claims
• Unpaid overtime or sales commissions
• Pregnancy leave, maternity leave, or medical leave disputes

We can also represent either party to an employment dispute in the negotiation and enforcement of a severance package, noncompete and confidentiality agreements, or other contractual commitments essential to protecting your future interests while resolving an immediate problem.

The breadth of our firm's practice enables us to advise businesses about executive recruiting, the use of outsourced or temporary employees, independent contractor relationships, and other employment law dimensions of a business restructuring or acquisition.

To learn more about our experience with state and federal employment law and dispute resolution in Connecticut, contact one of our attorneys.

Our employment law attorneys include Laura A. Goldstein and Robert M. Opotzner.