Employment Law

Defending the Rights of Employers

The affects of a sexual harassment claim or discrimination lawsuit can devastate the success of a business. Not only must you deal with the financial repercussions of a lawsuit, but you must also address the affect it may have on goodwill in the community toward your business and brand.

At the law office of Lewis Wagner, LLP, our employment law attorneys fight for the rights of business owners and employers. We represent businesses in both state and federal litigation before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the Indiana Civil Rights Commission. If your business faces a claim of civil liability, contact one of our experienced employment law attorneys for help.

Some of the areas of employment law in which our attorneys practice include:

§ Discrimination: Defense of accusations of discrimination based on sex, race, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, and age.

§ Harassment: Whether through quid pro quo or a hostile work environment your business can be accused of harassment for your actions and those of your employees.

§ Wrongful termination and retaliation: When employees question the validity of the reasons behind their termination, contact us for advice.

§ Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA): Certain employers must provide unpaid medical leave for employees for specific situations, and failing to do so can result in potential civil liability.

§ Wage and hour disputes: Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and state laws, the government regulates overtime pay, employee pay, and working conditions.

§ Employment contracts: We draft and enforce a variety of employee contracts like non-compete agreements, confidentiality agreements, and proprietary agreements.

• Employment policies: Our firm can advise your company regarding compliance with applicable state and federal laws and can develop and draft comprehensive employment policies and handbooks.

Since 1955, our firm has advised businesses and employers about Indiana and federal employment laws. To make sure you protect your business, contact an employment law lawyer at Lewis Wagner, LLP. Our firm protects a variety of employers of all sizes throughout Indiana, including employers in Fort Wayne, Evansville, South Bend, Crown Point, Valparaiso, Lafayette, Muncie, Wabash, and Bloomington.