Employment Law (Employer)

Legal Representation for Employers

Cincinnati, Ohio, employment law attorneys

At Drew & Ward our employment law group protects the interests of employers, providing counsel designed to minimize the frequency and impact of labor and employment disputes. Our clients include all types and sizes of companies in the private and public sector, and our services range from counsel on regulatory compliance to litigation of employment contracts. Our attorneys serve as local counsel for national and multinational companies.

When an employment dispute does arise, attorneys from our civil litigation practice work closely with members of our employment law group to resolve the case as quickly, economically, and favorably as possible for our client.

“I deal with a variety of businesses and individuals with diverse experiences. Litigation allows me to advocate for my client and achieve a remedy for the client's particular problem.”

Attorney Robert M. Smyth

Our legal services on behalf of employers include:

• Drafting, review, and negotiation of employment contracts, including covenants not to compete, severance agreements, and executive compensation packages
• Advice and training to see that employers remain in compliance with the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) regulations, and Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) regulations for overtime
• Drafting employment evaluations
• Training on termination procedures
• Drafting employee handbooks
• Employment litigation involving claims of wrongful termination
• Enforcement of non-compete agreements
• Injunction and other equitable relief
• Enforcement of theft of trade secrets
• Defense of claims of discrimination

Our employment law attorneys: James H. Coogan, Anthony G. Covatta, Richard G. Ward, Robert M. Smyth, James R. Schaefer, Eric C. Holzapfel, and Richard H. Ward.

Related practices: medical group representation, mergers and acquisitions, business organizations, business law, and breach of contract

The early stages of any legal process are critical. If you would like to speak with a lawyer from our employment law practice about any issue, from defense of wrongful termination claims to enforcement of an employment contract, we invite you to contact our Cincinnati, Ohio, office to arrange an initial consultation.