Employment and Labor Law
- Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation
- Employee Contracts, Policies, and Procedures
- Wage and Hour Violations Advising and Consulting
Corrigan, Bennett & Belfort, P.C. advises and represents employees and employers in the drafting and negotiation of non-competition agreements, severance agreements, and employment contracts. It is our goal to ensure that our clients are represented in all aspects of the employment relationship, from hire to separation. In order to do so, we work closely with our clients to troubleshoot and take action as efficiently and effectively as possible when problems arise in the employment relationship, or when legal intervention is required. Our seasoned attorneys provide advisory services to our clients with the goal of keeping them out of court and free of the burden of litigation. Our counseling services include personnel handbook review and implementation, employee and management training, and investigations into complaints of harassment or discrimination to ensure strict compliance with evolving discrimination precedent.
If you have a question about our advising and consulting practice, please contact David E. Belfort or Todd J. Bennett.
Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation
Corrigan, Bennett & Belfort, P.C. represents companies and individuals in discrimination disputes before the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination (MCAD), the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), and at both state and federal courts throughout the Commonwealth. Because the firm represents both employees and employers, we are uniquely qualified to understand our opponents and to effectively advocate for each of our clients.
Our management-side representation seeks to assist our clients in avoiding expensive and distracting discrimination litigation; however, litigation may be unavoidable in certain circumstances. Our highly accomplished attorneys have significant experience defending all types of discrimination actions and our track record in Court is excellent. Our defense team moves to rapidly address each particular client’s needs in order to generate a successful strategy from the very start. We are able to afford each of our clients priority and immediate assistance aimed at maximizing the client’s likelihood of success at trial. Our attorneys possess decades of litigation experience, permitting them to guide clients on court trends and judicial leanings, as well as apply an appropriate trial strategy to meet their clients objectives.
Our employee-side discrimination practice focuses on advancing the rights of workers that have been unjustly terminated or deprived of the full and fair enjoyment of their profession due to their race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, handicap/disability, mental illness, sexual harassment, sexual orientation, or genetics. In addition to substantive discrimination whistleblower claims based on our clients' membership in a protected class, Corrigan, Bennett & Belfort, P.C. frequently handles retaliation claims for employees who have been punished by their employer for filing a discrimination claim, whether meritorious or not. We give each employment discrimination client individualized attention in an effort to identify, understand and address the unique aspect of his/her case.
Our attorneys are proud of our strong record of performance and recovery on behalf of our employment discrimination clients and we strive to minimize the impact of litigation upon those individuals that seek redress through the courts. They provide professional and capable representation to our clients who have been faced with discrimination or harassment at work, while always maintaining the highest standards of personalized customer service. Our discrimination attorneys will fight to assist clients in recovering the compensation they deserve for their damages, including lost wages and benefits, tarnished professional reputation, and emotional distress. Our discrimination group exemplifies top ethical standards, a strong reputation in the legal community and passionate advocacy on behalf of victims of discrimination.
If you have a question about our discrimination, harassment and retaliation practice please contact David E. Belfort.
Employee Contracts, Policies and Procedures
Employers utilize numerous contracts to govern critical aspects of the employment relationship on a daily basis. Corrigan, Bennett & Belfort, P.C. works closely with clients to ensure that their best interests are protected when drafting, executing, and negotiating such contracts. When working with employers, we consult our clients about resourceful and innovative ways to use contracts to attain important business goals, to protect corporate assets and information, to establish a clear relationship between the employer and the employee, and when necessary, to establish the terms of potentially difficult terminations.
Our attorneys have represented employers in drafting, negotiating and litigating issues arising from a variety of contracts, including employment agreements, severance agreements, non-compete agreements and non-solicitation agreements.
If you have a question about our contracts, policies and procedures practice, please contact Todd J. Bennett.
Wage and Hour Violations
Corrigan, Bennett & Belfort, P.C.'s attorneys represent employees at all stages of wage and hour suits, from filing an initial complaint with the appropriate Federal or State agency, through the investigation, and even to the appellate courts if necessary. The laws and regulations relative to an employee’s wage and hour rights are complex and constantly changing. Corrigan, Bennett & Belfort, P.C. monitors the changing rules, regulations, and court decisions in order to properly advise our clients of their earnings and entitlements.
If you have a question about our wage and hour practice, please contact David E. Belfort. Back to Practice Areas
