Employment Law

With offices in Casa Grande and Coolidge, the Fitzgibbons Law Offices, P.L.C. offer comprehensive representation for both employers and employees throughout Central Arizona, including Pinal and Maricopa Counties.  Our attorneys are experienced and skilled litigators who frequently take labor and employment disputes to trial, but also utilize alternative forms of dispute resolution, such as mediation and arbitration, to resolve disputes. 

Employer Representation

We provide comprehensive consultation and litigation services to both local and national businesses regarding all aspects of labor and employment law.  In addition to preparing responses to charges and investigations by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and state and local government agencies, we assist employers with matters including:

• Preventing and addressing claims of sexual harassment and race, religion, gender, and age discrimination
• Drafting employment contracts
• Preparing and updating employee handbooks
• Preparing covenants not to compete, agreements not to steal customers or trade secrets, and enforcement of those agreements through injunctions
• Conducting or advising on internal investigations
• Drug testing
• Employment agreements
• Contract disputes
• Defending negligent hiring/retention claims

Employee Representation

Our attorneys have a wealth of experience handling plaintiff's cases related to employment and labor law matters.  This experience ensures that we are familiar with all of the applicable state and federal laws and can assist individuals and groups of employees with protecting their rights.  We represent employees in matters including but not limited to:

• Employment discrimination based on race, religion, gender, and age
• Sexual harassment
• Equal Pay Act violations
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), which addresses wage, overtime, and recordkeeping matters
• Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), which requires employers to allow employees time off for certain health and medical events, including having a child
• Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
• Unemployment benefits
• Wrongful termination

Consult Experienced Attorneys

If you need assistance with a labor or employment dispute, or would like advice on drafting policies and agreements to minimize the chance of future disputes, it is important to seek counsel from attorneys who have experience handling virtually any type of dispute that might arise.  To discuss your legal needs with an experienced labor and employment attorney, contact Fitzgibbons Law Offices, P.L.C. to schedule a consultation.