Employment law

Augusta and Evans, Georgia, Employment Law Attorneys

An employment law dispute can detrimentally affect your business, your profits, and the security of your business objectives. Whether you are initiating the start-up of a business and need effective business contracts, or you are facing litigation involving an employment law dispute, our attorneys can protect your business from the severe consequences of employment related litigation. At Shepard, Plunkett, we routinely represent businesses and corporations in litigation involving harassment, discrimination, retaliation claims and other

Employment related litigation can lead to significant damages and loss of profits to your business. When you need to defend an employment related action, our attorneys can assert the position and rights of your business. Contact our office to learn more about employment litigation.

Our employment law attorneys are experienced with all of the following:

• Employment discrimination
• Sexual harassment
• Race and gender discrimination
• Sex discrimination
• Pregnancy discrimination
• Discrimination based on religion or sexual preference
• Wrongful termination
• Retaliation claims
• Whistleblower claims
• Qui Tam claims
• False Claims Act
• Unpaid wages and wage and hour claims

Harassment claims: A harassment claim may result out of retaliation, misinterpreted remarks, or even a legitimate sexually explicit confrontation. Regardless, a harassment claim may ultimately lead to a loss in business and profits. Our attorneys can help you defend the position of your business to prevent the consequences of damaging harassment claims.

Discrimination claims: An accusation of discrimination could result from a discrepancy in pay, a seemingly undeserved promotion, or where an employee was unfairly discriminated against for pregnancy, gender, race, religion, or as a member of a protected class. If you or your business is facing discrimination charges, you need the protection of an experienced employment law and discrimination defense attorney. We will meticulously collect and prepare evidence to assert a compelling defense on your behalf.

Retaliation and whistleblower claims: Retaliation or Whistleblower claims are filed when an employee feels that they were retaliated against for reporting the wrongdoing of an employer or another employee; either internally or to outside authorities. If your business faces these charges, our attorneys can assist you in effectively protecting your business and asserting your rights. Contact our retaliation or Whistleblower attorneys today.

Free consultations in select matters ● Credit cards accepted ● Call (706) 955-4185 or (706) 955-1670 today to speak with an experienced personal injury, criminal defense, or litigation attorney from either our Augusta or Evans, Georgia offices.