Employment Law

Perkins Thompson’s Employment Practice Group provides a full range of legal service to employers of all sizes in a wide array of industries.

The issues facing employers have become increasingly complex and we take pride in partnering with our clients to provide practical, effective, and efficient counsel and representation on all matters affecting the employment relationship. We provide significant value to our clients through proactive counsel and advice in managing the maze of compliance requirements, providing practical training to management, and assisting with policy development and drafting — all with an eye toward regulatory compliance and claim avoidance. As we have adapted to the challenges of COVID-19, we continue to support employers in developing and implementing return-to-work plans, managing hybrid and remote work environments, updating leave policies, and mitigating wage and hour risks.

We regularly serve as independent investigators for public and private employers. Our experience allows us to conduct thorough investigations in an efficient and prompt manner.

In the event of a claim or other dispute, we are experienced in providing skilled and thorough defense. In addition to the mediation and arbitration of employment disputes, we handle matters in state and federal courts and before state and federal administrative agencies, including the EEOC, OSHA, USDOL, NLRB, and state human rights agencies.

We are licensed in a number of jurisdictions, including Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, and Massachusetts. This affords us the opportunity to serve employers with places of business in a number of states.

Employers of all sizes in all industries can depend on us for reliable and practical advice on employment-related issues.