Employment Law
Few firms today have the breadth of experience to match Climaco, Lefkowitz, Peca, Wilcox & Garofoli in matters relating to labor and employment law The firm draws upon years of experience in cases involving claims of age , sex or racial discrimination.
Contract Issues
CLPWG has substantial experience in issues involving employment contracts, employees' non- compete and non-disclosure agreements and trade secret matters that are increasingly prevalent in employment law. The Firm offers clients experienced advice and representations in matters of race, age and sex discrimination, as well as disability, wage and benefits disputes and ERISA claims. While the firm is well known for its aggressive litigation of employment disputes, it is the claim that never gets filed because of the firm's preventive counseling and advance planning that gives the firm most pride.
Fair Employment Practices
There are several state and federal laws that prohibit an employer from discriminating against an employee on the basis of age, race, gender, religion, or disability. Some of these laws include: The Americans with Disabilities Act ("ADA"), Title VII, Age Discrimination in Employment ("ADEA"), and the Family Medical Leave Act ("FMLA"). To succeed under these statutes it is often required that an employee first file a claim with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission ("EEOC") or in Ohio, with the Ohio Civil Rights Commission ("OCRC").
Public Employees
CLPWG represents and counsels public sector employees and employee organizations on the full array of federal, state, and local laws relating to labor relations, fair employment practices and employee benefits. We are experienced in collective bargaining, mediation, fact-finding, arbitration and litigation in all those areas.
Strategic Planning
The firm has appeared in numerous Federal and State courts as well as before various administrative tribunals and successfully advocated its clients' positions on these matters. Additionally, CLPWG has represented clients in investigations of alleged employer misconduct asserted by the Ohio Civil Rights Commission, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the National Labor Relations Board.
