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Practice/Industry Group Overview

  • A results-oriented approach to the employment needs of clients.
  • Broad range of employment law experience.
  • A commitment to client education.

Representing The Employment Needs Of A Diverse Range Of Clients - Dressman Benzinger LaVelle's Employment & Labor Practice Group takes an active, practical, results-oriented approach to the employment needs of clients.  Our employment clients include:

  • Private employers in both traditional and new economy businesses
  • Non-profit organizations such as hospitals and healthcare providers
  • Universities
  • Religious institutions
  • Governmental entities

 


 

Services Available

Matters Routinely Handled For Employers:

  • Defending against employment claims before state & local employment practice agencies, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and state and federal courts - both at trial and on appeal
  • Consulting with and planning for clients regarding disciplinary actions, terminations and downsizing
  • Drafting and negotiating severance packages and non-compete agreements
  • Litigating claims that arise from personnel changes
  • Advising clients on compliance with emerging law regarding disabilities and handicapped persons
  • Drafting, reviewing and auditing personnel policies, benefit programs and employee handbooks
  • Handling wage and hour questions and audits
  • Representing management to resist union organizing efforts
  • Defending against unemployment claims
     

Educating Clients - DBL attorneys offer seminars and training for supervisors and managers on a variety of topics including:

  • Discrimination
  • Workplace harassment
  • Wrongful discharge
  • The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
  • Lawful interviews and performance evaluation
  • Employment audits
  • The Family Medical Leave Act
  • The Americans With Disabilities Act
  • Wage and hour
  • Union organizing efforts
  • Disciplinary actions and terminations

Traditional Labor Law - DBL has substantial experience combating labor unions:

  • Opposition to union organizing drives
  • Contract negotiation in the collective bargaining process
  • Administration of grievances and arbitration of labor disputes
  • Practice before the National Labor Relations Board

To learn the schedule for upcoming seminars, or to schedule one at your place of business, please contact one of the following DBL attorneys:

 Robert M. Hoffer
Dressman Benzinger LaVelle psc
207 Thomas More Parkway 
Crestview Hills, Kentucky 41017 
(859) 426-2105
bhoffer@dbllaw.com

Kelly A. Schoening
Dressman Benzinger LaVelle psc 
207 Thomas More Parkway 
Crestview Hills, Kentucky 41017 
(859) 426-2145
kschoening@dbllaw.com