Employment

Burlington:

Alison J. Bell, & Lisa B. Shelkrot

Middlebury: 

Emily J. Joselson, Devin McLaughlin, William B. Miller, Jr., Wanda I. Otero-Ziegler, & Beth Robinson

Our lawyers regularly represent employees in all types of disputes with their employers. Whether negotiating an employment agreement, making a complaint regarding overtime pay, sexual harassment, or family leave, or bringing a lawsuit for wrongful termination, we are committed to providing quality work and efficient service to all our clients.

We handle virtually every type of employment issue, including:

Employment Agreements
We can assist with negotiating and reviewing covenants not to compete, trade secret agreements, severance packages, and all other types of employment agreements.
Discrimination and Harassment Issues
We provide advice regarding discrimination or harassment on the basis of gender, race, age, disability, sexual orientation, or any other protected status.
Overtime Issues
We can help employees recover compensation for overtime or other hours worked.
Leave Issues
We are experienced in the intricacies of state and federal laws regarding family, medical, parental, and military leave.
Workers’ Compensation
We can assist clients who have been injured on the job and need to make a workers’ compensation claim or a claim against someone other than the employer. More ...
Disability Issues
We can advise clients who have a disability and need a reasonable accommodation from their employer.
Wrongful Termination
We can represent clients who have been wrongfully fired by their employers for any reason.
Employment Litigation
Whatever the issue, we can help clients make a complaint to the employer or to an administrative agency, such as the Vermont Attorney General’s office, the Vermont Human Rights Commission, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission, or the Department of Labor, and negotiate a resolution of the dispute. When necessary and appropriate, we can represent clients in a lawsuit, in all state and federal courts in Vermont. Whether resolving a dispute or litigating it, we employ a common-sense and cost-effective approach to problem-solving, working as a team with our colleagues and our clients.