Proactive and Resourceful Counsel in Workplace Disputes
With extensive experience on both sides of employment-based claims in state and federal court, Michele L. Ross, Esq. advises many northern New Jersey employers about the best ways to anticipate, avoid and resolve employee claims alleging violation of workplace rights. On a highly selective basis, she continues to represent employees who need help with substantial employment law issues. Contact the Law Office of Michele L. Ross, LLC, in Englewood Cliffs for more information about our employment litigation practice.
On behalf of employers, Bergen County employment litigation attorney Michele L. Ross, Esq. provides comprehensive client service on the legal and practical aspects of the employment relationship, from recruiting and hiring decisions to layoffs or termination. Advice is based on a thorough understanding of state and federal employment law, a broad familiarity with the wide variety of solutions that could address particular problems under given circumstances, and highly developed courtroom skills focused on the clear presentation of evidence.
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Ms. Ross also emphasizes a pragmatic and realistic approach to employment litigation problems. Ms. Ross is careful to make sure that the defense strategy in your case meets the demands of the employee's claim, but also protects continuing business interests. Examples of her employment law defense practice include:
- Discrimination complaints related to recruiting, hiring, promotion or compensation practices
- Claims of wrongful termination or employer retaliation
- Sexual harassment claims
- Problems related to vacation, sick leave or family leave
- Employee classification and overtime exemption issues
- Breach of contract claims related to professional or executive employment
- Enforcement of restrictive covenants related to trade secrets, noncompete agreements or other commitments
- Enforcement of severance terms
While much of our work in employer defense takes place in the context of an established attorney-client relationship with the client company, our firm also represents clients who need advice about defending an employee's claim as a freestanding engagement.
Employees also benefit from our experience with employment litigation. We're prepared to advocate for employee interests on any of the matters listed above under the right circumstances and absent any conflict with a past or current client relationship.
For more information about our ability to help your business steer toward a favorable outcome in an employment litigation, contact the Law Office of Michele L. Ross, LLC, in Englewood Cliffs.
