Employment Litigation Defense

Realistic and practical approaches to defending employers in employment disputes.

Spruce Law attorneys represent employers in litigation on a broad range of employment matters. Our clients engage us to evaluate claims and defenses, and strategize to minimize the risk involved in employment disputes. We present realistic and practical options to resolve disputes, highlighting the best approaches to settling claims and guiding employers through alternative dispute resolution options to avoid costly litigation when appropriate. When litigation is unavoidable, we bring the right mix of focused advocacy and aggressive defense to our clients, with an eye towards keeping businesses healthy and productive.

Our team is experienced with virtually every court and employment practices agency across the Commonwealth, including the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, and district, state and federal courts. Additionally, we act as local counsel for out-of-state lawyers not admitted to practice in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Examples of employment claims we defend include:

  • Unlawful Discrimination
  • Failure to Accommodate Disabilities
  • Failure to Pay Wages
  • Unlawful Harassment and Hostile Work Environment
  • FMLA Interference and Retaliation
  • Wrongful Termination
  • Breach of Contract
  • Breach of Non-Compete Agreements, including enforcement and defense
  • Defamation