Labor & Employment

Overview

Defending Business Interests: Tailored Counsel For Employers

At DarrowEverett, we understand that your business’s success relies on a productive and compliant workforce. Navigating the complexities of labor and employment laws can be challenging, especially in today’s ever-evolving regulatory landscape. Our dedicated Labor & Employment team provides comprehensive legal support to employers, helping you manage workplace issues while safeguarding your company’s interests.

Our Services

Our Employment team offers guidance on every aspect of labor and employment matters, including, but not limited to:

  • Wage and Hour Issues: We offer guidance on compliance with federal and state wage laws, including overtime and employee classification.
  • Hiring, Performance Management, and Termination: Our firm provides support for lawful hiring practices, employee evaluations, and risk-minimized terminations.
  • Equal Opportunity and Discrimination Claims: We provide defense and prevention strategies for workplace discrimination and harassment claims.
  • Administrative Agencies: We offer representation in proceedings before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Department of Labor (DOL), Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) and other regulatory bodies.
  • Trial and Complex Litigation: Our attorneys provide skilled representation in employment-related lawsuits, including high-stakes and complex cases.
  • Investigations: We conduct thorough and impartial workplace investigations into misconduct or complaints.
  • Accommodation and Leaves of Absence: We advise on compliance with the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and other leave-related regulations.
  • Noncompete, Non-Solicitation, and Nondisclosure Agreements: We draft and enforce agreements to protect your business interests.
  • Employee Handbooks, Policies, and Procedures: We develop clear and compliant documentation to guide workplace behavior. Our firm has previously written about the value of well-drafted handbooks.
  • Labor Relations: We assist with union negotiations, collective bargaining, and related matters.
  • Unfair Competition & Trade Secrets: Our team protects your business from unfair practices and safeguards proprietary information.
  • Class and Collective Actions Litigation: We provide defense against class action lawsuits involving wage, hour, or other employment claims.

Who We Help

We serve a wide range of employers, including:

  • Small and Medium-Sized Businesses: Our team offers personalized guidance to help you build and maintain a compliant workforce.
  • Large Corporations: We deliver strategic legal support to manage complex employment law challenges.
  • Nonprofit Organizations: We provide specialized advice to meet the unique needs of mission-driven entities.
  • Startups: Our team assists with foundational employment policies to set your business up for success.
  • Franchises: Our attorneys can help you ensure consistent labor practices across multiple locations.

No matter your industry or business size, we tailor our services to meet your specific needs and goals.

Andrew Adams

Practice Leader

Andrew J. Adams - Partner & Chief Administrative Officer

Andrew J. Adams is the Practice Leader of DarrowEverett’s Labor & Employment Practice Group and a member of the firm’s Business Litigation & Alternative Dispute Resolution and Regulatory & Compliance…

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Andrew J. Adams and Kevin P. Gildea of DarrowEverett LLP’s Labor & Employment Practice Group secured a significant victory for and employer at the New Jersey Appellate Division, which affirmed a summary judgment ruling from late 2023. The case was originally brought by a former employee alleging discrimination under the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination...

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Our Offices

With offices strategically located across the East Coast, we serve clients with local insight and national reach.

New York, NY

New York Office

450 Seventh Avenue
Suite 1802
New York, NY 10123


Contact Information
Tel: (212) 335-2090
Fax: (212) 335-2091

Miami, FL

Miami Office

1 SE Third Avenue
Suite 2520
Miami, FL 33131


Contact Information
Tel: (305) 686-5159
Fax: (305) 686-6159

Boca Raton, FL

Boca Raton Office

1801 N. Military Trail
Suite 203
Boca Raton, FL 33431


Contact Information
Tel: (561) 288-2600
Fax: (561) 277-0012

Tampa, FL

Tampa Office

201 E Kennedy Boulevard, Suite 600
Tampa, FL 33602


Contact Information
Tel: (813) 314-4500
Fax: (813) 314-4555

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Providence, RI

Providence Office

One Turks Head Place
Suite 1200
Providence, RI 02903


Contact Information
Tel: (401) 453-1200
Fax: (401) 453-1201

Boston, MA

Boston Office

50 Congress Street
Suite 1040
Boston, MA 02109


Contact Information
Tel: (617) 443-4500
Fax: (857) 758-2948

Southcoast, MA

Southcoast Office

99 S. Main St.
Suite 280
Fall River, MA 02721


Contact Information
Tel: (508) 675-1576
Fax: (508) 672-6196

Charlotte, NC

Charlotte Office

1515 Mockingbird Lane
Suite 7120
Charlotte, NC 28209


Contact Information
Tel: (704) 672-0605
Fax: (704) 812-7642