Employment Litigation

Overview

O’Hagan Meyer helps employers navigate complex workplace disputes through practical, litigation-informed defense, strategic counseling, and proactive risk management. We represent clients in single-plaintiff, class, and collective actions, before administrative agencies, and through all stages of litigation and dispute resolution.

Employment disputes can disrupt operations, impact morale, and expose businesses to significant legal and financial risk. Claims often involve sensitive workplace issues, evolving legal theories, and overlapping regulatory frameworks. Drawing on extensive courtroom experience, we help employers address these challenges in real time, developing strategies that align with business objectives while minimizing disruption to day-to-day operations. We work closely with clients to reduce the likelihood of disputes and position them for strong, effective defense when claims arise. 

Our attorneys defend employers in individual and class or collective actions in state and federal courts nationwide, and handle a broad range of claims, including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage and hour, wrongful termination, breach of contract, and related workplace torts. We also represent employers before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Civil Rights Department, Department of Labor, National Labor Relations Board, and other state and local agencies. This experience allows us to manage matters across multiple forums while maintaining a consistent and coordinated defense strategy. 

We approach employment litigation with a practical understanding of the legal risks and business realities. Working closely with employers, HR professionals, and in-house counsel, we evaluate claims early, identify key issues, and develop targeted strategies that reflect each client’s operational priorities. Our lawyers emphasize early case assessment, efficient discovery management, and strategic motion practice designed to position cases for dismissal or favorable resolution. 

Our team is prepared to defend clients through trial when necessary, presenting clear, effective arguments grounded in both legal analysis and business context. At every stage, we collaborate closely with clients, balancing strong advocacy with practical considerations such as cost, timing, and operational impact.

Our Services Include

• Defense of class and collective employment actions 
• Representation in EEOC, Civil Rights Department, Department of Labor, and NLRB proceedings 
• Discrimination, harassment, and retaliation claims 
• Unpaid wages, meal periods, rest breaks,, and employee benefits disputes 
• Wrongful termination and breach of contract claims 
• Workplace investigations and internal dispute resolution 
• Pre-litigation demand letters and requests for employment records 
• Risk assessment and early case evaluation 
• Alternative dispute resolution, including mediation and arbitration

O’Hagan Meyer has successfully defended employers in high-exposure employment matters across industries. Our experience includes obtaining defense verdicts in cases involving workplace misconduct, harassment, and discrimination claims; securing summary judgment in complex leave and accommodation disputes; reversing adverse verdicts on appeal and significantly reducing exposure; achieving early dismissal of wage and hour misclassification claims; and defending multi-million-dollar claims involving sensitive workplace allegations. 

Clients rely on our team for proactive guidance, direct partner involvement, responsive service, and practical solutions grounded in deep employment litigation experience. With a national platform and the ability to handle matters across jurisdictions, we help employers manage workplace disputes efficiently, strategically, and with a clear focus on long-term success.

Experience

• Obtained a defense verdict for the healthcare system in the plaintiff’s $15 million defamation lawsuit and won a counterclaim verdict for $246,000 against the plaintiff for fraud in his employment application following a two-week jury trial

• Obtained a defense verdict for a nationwide emergency services company, which was sued for $20 million by an employee claiming sexual assault in the workplace

• Obtained a favorable judgment and a $500,000 award of attorneys’ fees for a nationwide publishing company from a former employee who violated the covenant not to compete

• Conducted successful defense for a nationwide airline in 15 separate binding arbitrations regarding racial harassment and discrimination in the workplace

• Obtained a defense verdict for the defendant employer in a Title VII action for unlawful harassment and termination

• Received summary judgment for a national retailer in an FMLA and ADA termination case

• Obtained a defense verdict for a national restaurant chain in an ADA and Title VII action

• Received dismissal of misclassification claim against the company for failing to pay overtime to an independent contractor

• Obtained a defense verdict for the CEO of a wheat breeding company in sex discrimination and hostile workplace claims

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Please note that no attorney-client relationship is formed unless and until we agree upon and execute a written retention agreement. Until that time, we are unable to act on your behalf or protect your legal interests.