Employment Law in Washington, McMurray, Venetia and Surrounding Areas

Steering You Through the Workplace

The modern workplace presents many challenges for both employers and employees. As you strive to grow and develop your business or nonprofit or work hard to succeed as an employee, it can be difficult to keep up with the numerous legal obligations and rights that impact the employer/employee relationship, as well as the resources available to you.

Whether you are an employer seeking legally compliant policies and procedures, a business or nonprofit in need of experienced and dependable counsel on standby to assist when sensitive personnel issues arise, or an individual seeking to assert your rights in the areas of hiring, compensation, termination, or discrimination, the employment law group at Peacock Keller, LLP is ready to assist. We provide sound, experienced, and responsive legal counsel to assist our clients in navigating the workplace landscape.

Contact our locally owned firm to get started with our help with employment law matters.

Comprehensive Services for Employers

Our firm provides a full spectrum of management-side services designed to shield businesses from costly litigation and administrative penalties. We assist leadership teams in the creation and implementation of comprehensive employee handbooks, non-compete agreements, severance packages, and other documents that reflect current legal standards. Our employment law group counsels our corporate and non-profit clients regarding compliance with the myriad laws impacting employers, including the Americans With Disabilities Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, COBRA, and federal and state anti-discrimination laws. By taking a proactive stance on compliance, we help our clients avoid pitfalls such as wage and hour disputes or wrongful termination claims. Engaging with the nuances of employment law ensures that local businesses remain competitive and legally sound as they scale their operations.

We also provide sensitive guidance during internal investigations, helping employers address allegations of harassment or discrimination with professional objectivity. Our attorneys are skilled in defending clients before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission, as well as in court. We believe that a well-prepared employer is a protected employer, and we work tirelessly to ensure that our clients have the tools necessary to manage their personnel with confidence and legal authority.

Protecting the Rights of Employees

In addition to our work with management, we are committed to protecting an employee’s interests during contract negotiations and upholding the rights of individuals who have faced unlawful practices in their place of work. We understand the profound impact that a job loss or an employer’s violation of the law can have on a family's well-being and a professional's reputation. Our team evaluates claims involving violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Family and Medical Leave Act, unlawful harassment, discrimination, and retaliation, wage and hour violations, breaches of contract, and more with meticulous detail.

Understanding the application of employment law is vital when we are building a case for an individual who has been denied their legal rights. We strive to level the playing field, ensuring that the voice of the employee is heard and respected within the legal system. Whether we are negotiating a settlement or pursuing litigation, our focus remains on achieving justice and restoring the financial stability of those we represent.

Compliance and Policy Review

Our employment law group counsels our corporate and non-profit clients regarding compliance with the myriad laws affecting employers, including the Family and Medical Leave Act, COBRA, and federal and state anti-discrimination laws. Our counsel often takes the form of drafting and revising employer policy manuals to ensure that all practices are legally sound and protect the employer's interests.

We direct our efforts toward minimizing liability and ensuring that our clients have policies and practices that are well-suited to withstand legal challenges.

Contracts

We work with both employers and employees to draft, review, and amend a wide variety of agreements, including:



• Employment and independent contractor agreements
• Severance agreements
• Confidentiality
• Non-solicitation
• Trade secrets
• Non-competition
• Non-disparagement

The attorneys within our business group are available as an additional resource for our clients in these and other employment matters.

Hiring, Firing, Discipline and Litigation

Employee hiring, firing, and discipline each present unique legal challenges. Our employment law attorneys are experienced in guiding both employers and employees through these processes. For employers, we work in conjunction with executives and human resources departments to minimize potential legal liability throughout these sensitive procedures. We also counsel employees facing discipline or separation, and assist them in understanding and negotiating severance agreements. When disputes cannot be resolved, we collaborate with our litigation group to represent employers and employees in enforcing their rights.

Our employment law and litigation groups bring to bear their combined experience in numerous areas of employment litigation, including Title VII discrimination and harassment actions, claims under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act and Americans with Disabilities Act, retaliation and wrongful discharge claims, and unemployment compensation appeals.

Why Regional Clients Rely on Our Employment Law Counsel

The longevity of Peacock Keller, LLP is built upon a legacy of excellence and a refusal to provide cookie-cutter solutions to unique legal problems. We reject the idea that legal services should be transactional; instead, we build long-term relationships that allow us to anticipate needs before they become emergencies. Our multidisciplinary team shares collective insights that span various sectors, including healthcare, construction, manufacturing, financial services, and education, as well as the non-profit sector, providing a holistic view of the regional labor market. Staying updated on the latest shifts in employment law is just one way in which we demonstrate our commitment to the ongoing education and protection of our clientele. We pride ourselves on our accessibility, ensuring that when a crisis arises, our clients have a direct line to a professional who knows their history and their goals.

We serve as a steadfast legal resource for both employers and employees throughout Southwestern Pennsylvania, providing nuanced guidance in an increasingly regulated workplace environment. At Peacock Keller, LLP, our approach is rooted in a deep understanding of the local economic fabric and the specific needs of the communities we serve and inhabit. We recognize that the relationship between a business and its workforce is the engine of regional prosperity, yet it is also one of the most legally fraught areas of modern operations. For those navigating these complex dynamics, our mastery of employment law allows us to provide clarity in the face of confusing federal and state mandates.

We maintain offices in Washington, Southpointe, and Waynesburg to ensure that our counsel is always accessible to those who require it. Because we live and work in the same neighborhoods as our clients, we bring a level of personal investment to every case we handle.