Employment Law

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Workplace-related issues can be complex and detract from achieving business objectives. Galloway’s employment lawyers dedicate themselves to partnering with employers, thoroughly understanding their unique challenges, and delivering results-oriented legal representation that helps them achieve their organizational goals.

For over 35 years, Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith has partnered with employers in a wide variety of legal defense matters including civil rights and employment litigation. Our experienced team of employment lawyers walk with our clients from the investigative phase through litigation, mediation, and resolution. 

For decades, Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith has partnered with employers in a wide variety of legal defense matters, including civil rights and employment litigation. Our experienced team of employment lawyers walks with our clients from the investigative phase by various administrative bodies through potential litigation, mediation, and resolution.

Employment regulations constantly evolve and vary significantly between states and organizations of different sizes. Our clients rely on our team to navigate the complexities of employment law across multiple jurisdictions and provide expert guidance on emerging legal issues.

Galloway has successfully defended cases involving single claimants to multiple claimants and class actions, and our employment lawyers have expertise and knowledge in defending cases under many laws, including:

  • Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1991
  • The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967
  • The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
  • The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act of 2022
  • Fair Labor Standards Act
  • Family Medical Leave Act 
  • Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act
  • Defense Base Act
  • Jones Act
  • State workers’ compensation laws

Our employment law services for employers also includes: 

  • Evaluating our clients’ internal human resources policies and advising employers on proactive practices to prevent further employment litigation.
  • Drafting employment agreements
  • Creating employment handbooks, helping employers create and implement internal record keeping policies that prove to be useful in litigation defense
  • Assisting employers with internal investigations of employee misconduct and creating separation agreements in the event of employee termination
  • Offering seminars on a multitude of civil rights and employment topics, including sexual harassment in the workplace, employee rights, prevention and defense of employment litigation, record keeping and document retention, effective HR policies, and labor and wage issues. 

From partnering with employers to minimize the risk of workplace disputes to navigating potential employment litigation, our clients rely on Galloway employment lawyers to provide the expertise, business acumen, and strategic guidance needed to achieve their goals.

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