Skoler, Abbott & Presser, P.C.

  • Established in 1964
  • Firm Size 12
  • Exclusively Representing the Legal Interests of Management in Labor and Employment Law.
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Litigation Avoidance and ADR

Despite our considerable experience in employment litigation, the firm strongly believes that the most cost-effective way to “win” a lawsuit is to prevent it from happening. We strongly encourage preventive measures and planning, including:

  • Reviewing employee handbooks
  • Drafting appropriate at-will disclaimers for handbooks and applications
  • Reviewing personnel policies, documents, and practices
  • RIF planning
  • Drafting separation packages and release
  • Supervisor training
  • Providing advice regarding applications, interviews, and performance evaluations.

Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR), which includes both mediation and arbitration, has long been a mainstay for disputes arising under the National Labor Relations Act. Our firm effectively and appropriately utilizes ADR processes as an alternative to costly and time-consuming litigation whenever that option is available and advisable.

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Negotiating collective bargaining agreements, Representing employers at arbitration hearings, Representing employers before other state and federal agencies, State of federal regulation of employment law, Labor relations and collective bargaining, Public sector labor law, Advice and training, Employment litigation, Employee handbooks, personnel policies and practices, Employment, independent contractor, and separation agreements View More

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Americans with Disabilities Act, Counseling and training, Discrimination, harassment, and retaliations, Earned Sick Leave and Parental Leave, Family and Medical Leave Act, Gender identity and transgender law, Handbooks and policies, MCAD, CHRO, and EEOC proceedings, Non-competition agreements, Separation and severance agreements, Single plaintiff and collective/class actions, Wage and hour compliance View More

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Employment law issues for management, including:, Counseling employers on handling difficult employee situations and avoiding litigation, as well as policy development and supervisor training, Defending employers against charges of discrimination under state and federal law, including claims filed with the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, the Department of Labor, and the Office of the Massachusetts Attorney General, Employment litigation in state and federal court View More

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Labor relations and collective bargaining, Advice and training on a wide variety of topics in labor and employment law, Employment litigation, Employee handbooks, personnel policies and practices, Employment, independent contractor, and separation agreements, Drafting and enforcing non-compete agreements, Litigation avoidance and Alternative Dispute Resolution, Affirmative Action Plans and OFCCP Compliance, Handling matters before the MCAD, EEOC and other administrative agencies View More

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Labor relations, Union campaigns, Collective bargaining and arbitration, Employment litigation, Employment counseling View More

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The practice of employment and labor law exclusively on behalf of management, including all forms of employment litigation before courts and administrative agencies, NLRB practice, collective bargaining, and grievance arbitration. View More

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Negotiating collective bargaining agreements, Representing employers at arbitration hearings, Representing employers before state and federal agencies, Labor relations, Public sector labor law, Advice and training, Employment discrimination and harassment claims, Employee handbooks, personnel policies and practices, Employment, independent contractor and separation agreements View More

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Employment benefits, ERISA, Pension, health and welfare plans, COBRA, HIPAA and Health Care Reform requirements, Executive and deferred compensation arrangements, 409A, Taxation issues, Employment and severance agreements, Employee handbooks and manuals, IRS, DOL and PBGC compliance and representation, Due diligence and ERISA warranties for sale and purchase agreements, Appeals, Commercial View More

Peer Reviews

4.6/5.0 (5 reviews)
  • Legal Knowledge

    4.6/5.0
  • Analytical Capability

    4.5/5.0
  • Judgment

    4.4/5.0
  • Communication

    4.7/5.0
  • Legal Experience

    4.7/5.0
  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Susan G. Fentin by a Partner on 05/12/14 in Employer Rights

  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Susan G. Fentin by a Partner on 05/12/14 in Employer Liability

    My firm and family members have consulted Attorney Fentin on employee matters on a number of occasions. Her advice has been solid and spot on.

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