Work-From-Home Policies: Avoiding Employment Claims Under the ADA, FMLA, FLSA, and More

Mr. Spanos advises businesses of all sizes, from local nonprofits to international corporations, on a full range of workplace and employment issues. With decades of experience, he advises employers in various industries, including technology, manufacturing, healthcare, professional services, real estate, transportation, construction, and consulting, helping them to manage legal risks and maintain effective workplaces. Mr. Spanos represents clients in court, before federal and state agencies, and in arbitration and mediation proceedings. He handles disputes involving discrimination, wrongful termination, wage and hour matters, workplace policies, trade secrets, non-compete agreements, and whistleblower claims. Mr. Spanos also has deep experience with traditional labor matters, including union negotiations, organizing campaigns, grievances, and strikes. In addition to resolving disputes, he regularly counsels business leaders on proactive workplace strategies, helping them navigate employment agreements, compensation structures, severance arrangements, and compliance issues tied to occupational safety and health. Mr. Spanos supports employers through business transitions, such as mergers and acquisitions, ensuring workforce compliance and minimizing disruption. He also serves as outside general counsel to nonprofit organizations. 

Mr. White regularly advises employers on requirements and best practices regarding discrimination, harassment, and retaliation claims under state and federal employment laws, and he often counsels clients on a myriad of litigation avoidance strategies. When in court, Mr. White is a zealous advocate on behalf of his clients for claims of breach of contract; employment-related torts; wage and hour violations; trades secrets misappropriation; restrictive covenant breaches; discrimination, harassment and retaliation issues; and other state and federal law issues stemming from workplace disputes. Mr. White further assists employers navigate government audits and investigations, including proceedings brought by the EEOC, OSHA, and their state-level counterparts.