Lyons Law Firm economically represents small
employers regarding employment issues and litigation. It has been the firms
philosophy that if it is at all possible small employers are best served by
avoiding litigation. To meet that
philosophical goal, the firm’s attorneys work with its clients to advise
them how to avoid litigation. In
the event that is not possible the firm represents its clients regarding the
following employment related issues:
u Discrimination,
harassment and retaliation claims based on race, sex, national origin, color, religion, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation,
disability and age discrimination laws.
u Employment
Torts including, but not limited to: Assault and Battery; Civil Conspiracy;
Discharge in violation of public policy; Defamation; Intentional and negligent
infliction of emotional distress; Invasions of privacy; Fraud; and Tortious interference with economic advantage.
u Wage
and Hour claims pursuant to the Fair Labor Standards Act, the Equal Pay Act,
and Nevada Revised Statute 608 et. seq.
u Wrongful termination.
u Work
place protection orders protecting employers and employees from Harassment in
the Workplace.
The firm represents small employers before the
United States District Court for the District of Nevada, the Ninth Circuit
Court of Appeals and all Nevada state courts, including the Nevada Supreme
Court. It prosecutes claims of
discrimination, harassment and retaliation under all applicable statutes, including
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, the Civil Rights Act of
1866 (42 U.S.C. § 1981), the Family and Medical Leave Act, the Pregnancy
Discrimination Act, the Equal Pay Act, the Nevada Fair Employment
Practices Act, and Nevada’s Protection against Harassment in the
Workplace.
The firm also represents small employers
regarding discrimination issues filed with the Nevada Equal Rights Commission
and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
In addition to representing small employers in
litigation, the firm advises and counsels its clients to attempt to help them
avoid litigation through the development of employment policies and procedures
and advise on employment-related issues as they arise. This includes, but is not limited to
developing and implementing procedures for:
u At-will
employment
u
Anti-harassment
u Arbitration/mediation
of employment disputes
u
Absenteeism
u Drug
testing policies
u Employee
Handbooks
u Internal
grievance procedures and disputes
u Leave
of absence, Sick Leave, Family and Medical Leave Act, Disability Leave
Furthermore, the firm’s attorneys
regularly counsel its clients regarding:
u Discipline
and discharge
u Investigation
and resolution of harassment complaints
u Accommodations
for Disabilities
u
Leaves
of absence, Implementation of Family and Medical Leave and Disability leave
u Charges of Discrimination filed against the
employer with the Nevada Equal Rights Commission and the Equal Employment
Opportunity Commission
u Wage
and Hour law compliance
u Employment
contracts
u Severance
agreements
