Employment Law Attorneys
In addition to litigation services, the law offices of Savage, Yeates & Waldron, PC in Salt Lake City, Utah, provides risk assessment advice to employers on a preventive basis. Lawyers of the firm assists employers in setting policies and establishing procedures designed to protect a business from employment-related litigation.
Our lawyers handle all phases and facets of employment-related lawsuits, as both plaintiff’s and defense counsel, on behalf of business owners as well as employees including the following:
- Sexual harassment
- Hostile work environment
- ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act): disability discrimination
- Employee discrimination on the basis of race, religion or age
- Pregnancy discrimination
- Wrongful termination
- Overtime pay claims
- Fair Employment and Housing Act claims
Employers seek our advice on a proactive basis regarding risk management measures including the following:
- HR department matters
- Training of supervisors
- Monitoring of work environment
- Follow-up on complaints
- Retaliation claims
When an employee who happens to be a member of a protected class (minority, female or disabled, for example) does not perform up to company standards, there is often the risk of discrimination litigation when that worker is demoted or let go. When an employer faces a complaint, we handle defense in the following contexts:
- Procedural response
- Administrative hearings
- Out-of-court dispute resolution
- Trial
Very often, we are successful in achieving our clients' goal of keeping disputes out of court and resolving them before a legal battle escalates.
Contact Us
Contact us for a consultation regarding your employment-related issue. We handle cases in Utah and out of state. We welcome multinational companies facing employment discrimination claims in the U.S.
