Trusted Attorneys Handling Complex Cases

Labor And Employment Law Attorneys In Baton Rouge

Employers often need legal advice about preventing discrimination claims and demonstrating that they are conscientious and compliant regarding workplace safety. Proactive counsel is a large part of what Olinde & Mercer has to offer owners and managers of companies, restaurants, retail stores and other employment environments. We also defend employers when claims and lawsuits arise.

Our experienced lawyers welcome the opportunity to advise you, the employer, on legal matters such as those listed below. If a labor and employment dispute is already underway, we are ready to represent you beginning at any stage of the conflict. Our trial attorneys provide knowledgeable representation to employers in cases involving a variety of issues, including:

  • Civil rights
  • Employment discrimination
  • Noncompetition and nonsolicitation agreement violations
  • Title VII violations
  • Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) violations
  • Hostile work environments
  • Wrongful termination
  • Wage and overtime claims
  • ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) violations
  • Immunity
  • Sexual harassment
  • Employment contract breaches
  • Workplace safety
  • WARN Act

Our Louisiana Law Firm Is Prepared To Advise And Defend You, The Employer

We handle cases involving federal and state labor and employment laws, as well as municipal and parish regulations. At Olinde & Mercer, we know that conflicts are inevitable in any dynamic business environment and are here to help you handle them. We represent appointing authorities and civil service boards in civil service-related challenges and disputes. We also put our knowledge of labor and employment law to use in cases involving emergency service organizations.

Defending Employers’ Rights

Have employees challenged you on smoking ordinances, handicap accessibility or bathroom breaks? Have they claimed to have experienced religious, gender, age, disability or race-related discrimination or harassment on the job? We understand how important it is to your profitability to resolve the matter cost-effectively and turn your full attention back to business as usual. When you work with us, you can expect honest, straightforward advice and representation with your ultimate desired outcomes clearly in focus.

Contact An Employment Lawyer

A Baton Rouge law firm, the attorneys of Olinde & Mercer have worked with a wide range of employers throughout Louisiana. Our law office offers free initial consultations. We provide evening and weekend appointments as needed. We frequently try cases in the southern part of the state, with a particular focus on the communities surrounding Baton Rouge, New Orleans, Lafayette and Lake Charles.

Contact Olinde & Mercer online or at 877-741-0028 to speak to one of our attorneys.