Employment Law
Younglove Coker & Rhodes brings fifty years of experience to our employment law practice. We are recognized both state-wide and nationally for our contributions in this area.
The firm regularly advises both employees and employers, guiding our clients through all aspects of employment-related legal issues. Each of our attorneys has extensive experience representing clients in all types of employment-related litigation.
For Employees
The attorneys at Younglove Coker & Rhodes advise and counsel individuals having problems with their current or past employers. Our attorneys listen to individuals and candidly advise them of any prospective claims they may or may not have. The firm diligently represents individuals in almost all areas of employment:
- Wrongful termination
- Sexual harassment
- Illegal discrimination
- Illegal retaliation
- Family Medical Leave Act issues
- Wage and Hour (state and federal) issues, such as minimum wage and overtime issues
- Workplace safety and retaliation
- Appeals of unemployment benefits
- Licensing issues
- Advice and litigation regarding severance agreements, non-compete agreements, and employment contracts
- Public employee rights
For Employers
The attorneys at Younglove Coker & Rhodes provide companies in Thurston County and the south Puget Sound with employment and human resources advice and representation. Our services to business employers includes:
- Drafting and reviewing employee policies, handbooks, and guidelines
- Training in areas of discrimination, sexual harassment, hostile work environment, retaliation, and wage and leave issues.
- Advising companies with particular employment related problems in order to reduce the risk of litigation.
- Drafting and reviewing employment contracts, severance agreements, and non-compete agreements.
Defending lawsuits from employees in all the above-referenced areas. Our attorneys will conduct litigation in a cost-effective manner and work with the business to effectively resolve their legal issues.