Labor & Employment

Socorro Law Group represents employers across virtually every major industry throughout the United States in all forms of employment litigation, including class and collective actions brought under federal, state, and local laws such as the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The Firm also advises employers on employment law compliance, labor relations, ADA public access, workplace safety, global workforce issues, immigration matters, and the enforcement of non-compete and trade secret protections.

Our approach emphasizes strategic, efficient, and cost-effective representation. We staff cases leanly and work closely with clients to resolve disputes swiftly through dispositive motions or alternative dispute resolution whenever appropriate.

Socorro Law Group provides legal services in the following areas:

• Defense of employers in all types of employment litigation, including class-action discrimination cases and collective wage-and-hour actions
• Representation in administrative proceedings, including negotiating and supervising settlements with the U.S. Department of Labor, and developing strategies to avoid large-scale litigation
• Litigation experience before federal and state agencies, administrative boards, and trial and appellate courts
• Defense of claims involving age, race, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, religion, and other protected categories, as well as whistleblower and retaliation claims
• Defense of employment-related tort claims such as negligent hiring, retention, or supervision; defamation; wrongful termination; intentional/negligent infliction of emotional distress; assault and battery; invasion of privacy; and related causes of action
• Prosecution and defense of claims involving non-compete agreements, non-solicitation agreements, confidentiality agreements, and employer trade secrets

Employment Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation

Socorro Law Group has extensive experience assisting employers nationwide in addressing issues arising from today’s diverse workforce, including claims of discrimination, harassment, or retaliation based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, and other protected characteristics under federal, state, and local laws.

The Firm represents clients in:

• Defense of discrimination charges before the EEOC, DOL, and comparable state and local agencies
• Litigation of claims under Title VII, ADA, ADEA, FMLA, EPA, and other federal, state, and local employment laws
• Resolution of charges at the administrative level, as well as representation in state and federal courts, appellate courts, and arbitration proceedings
• Counseling employers on strategies to prevent discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in the workplace
• Drafting and reviewing employment policies and procedures
• Providing training on sensitivity, diversity, harassment prevention, and related workplace topics
• Conducting internal investigations of employee complaints and audits of employment practices to ensure compliance with applicable laws

Labor & Employment Consultation Services

Socorro Law Group provides comprehensive labor and employment consultation services to employers of all sizes across various industries. These services include drafting and revising employee handbooks, policies, procedures, and essential personnel forms. Well-constructed employment documents often serve as an employer’s first line of defense against workplace complaints and compliance issues.

Our consultation services include:

• Drafting new, and reviewing and revising existing, employee handbooks, policies, procedures, and employment forms
• Working closely with clients to understand their operations and tailor documents to their unique business needs
• Counseling clients and litigating claims related to hiring, employee discipline, and termination
• Providing training to HR professionals, in-house counsel, supervisors, and employees on labor, employment, immigration, and workplace safety laws
• Advising employers on daily compliance with labor, employment, immigration, and safety regulations
• Assisting clients with Department of Homeland Security compliance, including employer verification procedures, I-9 compliance, and audit preparation

Contact Socorro Law Group today for a comprehensive evaluation of your Labor & Employment needs.