Services

Consultation and assistance for employers directed to both avoidance of litigation and the achievement of organizational goals, regarding:

• Legal opinions and guidance on employment-related decisions and issues;
• Layoffs;
• Management of employees who pose problems and claims risks;
• Drafting and revision of employee manuals and internal HR policies and procedures;
• Drafting and analysis of employment agreements, severance agreements, “non-compete” agreements, confidentiality agreements, and other employment-related legal documents;
• Internal investigations;
• Management and supervisory training for claims avoidance.

Defense of claims in judicial and administrative litigation, including responses to charges filed with

• the EEOC,
• the Wage and Hour Division of the U.S. Department of Labor;
• the NC Division of Employment Security for unemployment benefits;

Topical Areas: Mr. Albetta offers extensive experience and expertise for claims avoidance and defense in all areas of employment law, including:

• Sexual and other types of harassment,
• Discrimination on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, and genetic information;
• Whistleblowers;
• Retaliation;
• Family and medical leave;
• Employee misconduct and discipline, including

• • Insubordination;
  • Employee violence;
  • Employee substance use and abuse;
  • Use and abuse of IT media and facilities, including social media;
• Managing unionization initiatives.