Employment Litigation & Counseling

De Castro & Morrow advises small and mid-sized businesses on the complex state and federal laws relating to employment issues. De Castro & Morrow are proactive consultants and advisors, working closely with their clients to ensure that potential problems are avoided.

The firm routinely counsels companies on the following:

• Rules regarding wages, rest breaks, meal breaks and overtime pay requirements
• Understanding "employee" versus "independent contractor" classification
• Discrimination and harassment in the workplace
• Hiring and firing of employees
• Promotions and demotions of employees
• Development of employee handbooks, employment policies and procedures, employment contracts and separation agreements
• Rules regarding leaves of absence
• Workplace safety and employee privacy

De Castro & Morrow also handles employment litigation matters including claims for wage and overtime violations, sexual harassment, discrimination, retaliation and wrongful termination. De Castro & Morrow has the experience and qualifications to handle any employment claim in State or Federal Court, and in arbitration and administrative hearings.