Navigating the Mixed-Motive Causation Standard in Title VII, ADA, and FMLA Claims

Ms. Lawless is a trial lawyer who represents employers before federal and state courts and administrative agencies, as well as in arbitration and mediation proceedings, defending employers in matters arising under federal and state employment laws, including claims of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, whistleblower retaliation, wrongful termination, wage and hour violations, and breach of contract, as well as in noncompetition, nonsolicitation, nondisclosure, trade secret and unfair competition cases. She also counsels and collaborates with human resources professionals, including assisting in workplace investigations, auditing wage and hour practices, reviewing and advising on leaves of absence, preparing executive employment agreements and separation agreements, drafting employment policies and handbooks, among other matters. Ms. Lawless is also a frequent contributor and speaker on employment and labor law topics.

Ms. Legault focuses her practice on labor and employment matters. She represents employers before federal and state courts and administrative agencies, as well as in arbitration and mediation proceedings, defending employers in matters arising under federal and state employment laws, including claims of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, whistleblower retaliation, wrongful termination, wage and hour violations, and breach of contract cases. In addition, Ms. Legault counsels employers on compliance with all U.S. federal and state labor and employment laws, and on topics such as workplace harassment, workplace violence, terminations, mass layoffs, unfair labor practices, drug and alcohol testing, employee handbooks and policies, and employment agreements. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she has advised clients on the associated legal issues, including return-to-work procedures, vaccination policies, mask requirements and mitigation strategies.

Ms. Turner's litigation experience includes defending employers in wrongful discharge, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, invasion of privacy, defamation, and wage and hour suits in state and federal courts. She counsels, trains, and represents clients on a broad range of employment law issues, including hiring, review, and termination procedures; workplace investigations; discrimination, harassment, and retaliation issues; wage and hour law and FMLA issues. Ms. Turner also drafts and updates personnel policies, workplace privacy issues, employee handbooks, drug and alcohol policies, employment agreements, trade secret issues, and non-competition agreements.