Experienced Louisiana Attorneys Protecting Employers' Interests

The state and federal regulations governing employers have become so complex that it is hard for even large corporations to comply without specialized legal help. Almost everything a business does can touch upon labor and employment law. Placing an advertisement to fill an open position, interviewing job candidates, or laying off employees — all of these actions may be subject to a multitude of employment laws.

At Keogh, Cox & Wilson, Ltd., in Baton Rouge, we provide employers with sound legal counsel and strategies to help employers comply with employment laws and prevent employment disputes and litigation. When disputes do arise, our attorneys provide aggressive defense representation to minimize employment liability.

Our clients include many of the nation's largest insurance companies and Louisiana corporations and businesses. Employers turn to us for employment law services because they value our firm's professionalism, intelligence, and reputation for excellence.

Employment Contracts and Agreements

Our attorneys are skilled at negotiating, drafting and reviewing employment contracts for officers, executives and other professional employees. We pay attention to all of the details to help ensure that every contingency is dealt with if possible. Contact our firm for assistance with any of the following employment contract issues:

• General employment agreements
• Non-compete clauses and enforcement of noncompetition agreements
• Confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements
• Severance packages, separation agreements and release of liability forms

Employer Compliance With Employment Laws and Regulations

Our experienced employment law attorneys can help your company draft employee handbooks, formulate employment policies and meet record retention obligations. We can help you avoid the consequences of not complying with a variety of state and federal laws, including:

• Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), including analysis of whether an employee meets the definition of disability and negotiation of reasonable accommodations for a disabled employee
• Fair Labor Standards Act, including compliance with minimum wage and overtime laws, and rules guaranteeing employees rest and meal breaks
• Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and other state and federal laws prohibiting discrimination based on sex, age, race, disability, national origin or other protected status.

Contact our law firm to discuss how we can help your business limit liability for employment-related claims.

Our employment lawyers also defend employers and insurance companies in workers' compensation claims and commercial litigation.