Employment Liability and Litigation
In recent years, private employers and governmental entities of all sizes are experiencing an increase in employment claims, requiring the experienced, knowledgeable counsel of Barnwell Whaley Employment Practice attorneys.
Representing insurance carriers and diverse businesses and governmental entities in the state, our attorneys are familiar with current South Carolina and federal employment. Our thorough research and analysis team assists in risk analysis and in developing an appropriate strategy to approach each employment liability claim.
The firm is frequently retained to defend employers who have been faced with the daunting accusation of discrimination, sexual harassment, or wrongful termination. In cases where a meritorious claim is brought against a client, we work swiftly to resolve the dispute in a fair, appropriate manner. Seven Barnwell Whaley attorneys are also experienced mediators in negotiating and resolving complex and sensitive disputes.
Related areas of law:
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Mediations
When it is not in our client’s interest to settle, we summon our award winning civil litigation team to fight on their behalf. Barnwell Whaley Employment attorneys also proactively counsel clients, investigate possible claims, and draft policies and procedures to address potential problems before they arise.
Among the matters on which Barnwell provides counsel are:
•Employment policies and procedures
•Employee handbooks
•Employment contracts
•Non-compete agreements
•Hiring and discharge procedures
•Drug testing
•Protecting trade secrets
•Restrictive covenants
•ERISA compliance
•EPLI compliance
•ADA compliance
•ADEA compliance
•FMLA compliance
•FELA compliance
•Title VII compliance
•Workplace investigation
•Whistleblower claims
•Civil Rights claims
EMPLOYMENT LIABILITY AND LITIGATION TEAM
K. MICHAEL BARFIELD
JEREMY E. BOWERS
D. SUMMERS CLARKE
M. DAWES COOKE, JR.
PHILLIP S. FERDERIGOS
JOHN W. FLETCHER
RANDELL C. STONEY, JR.
BARBARA J. WAGNER, PhD