Segal Roitman LLP | What We Do

Segal Roitman’s employment law practice falls into three areas: employment discrimination and wrongful termination, executive representation; and nonpayment of wages and benefits.

Employees are routinely told that they are employees at will, with few rights in the workplace. At the same time, employees read about large jury verdicts daily. Between these two extremes lies the complex reality of employee rights under state and federal law. Segal Roitman strives to provide sound advice to those whose jobs and careers are being challenged. Our goal is to help you resolve your situation fairly, with appropriate compensation, and with the least amount of pain possible. Where that is not possible, Segal Roitman’s attorneys know when and how to litigate cases.

Our services include representation in the following areas of the law:

Age, race and sex discrimination claims;

Sexual harassment claims and litigation;

Pregnancy discrimination and maternity leave claims;

Workplace investigations of discrimination claims;

Disability discrimination and reasonable accommodation claims;

Equal Pay Act and comparable worth disputes;

Nonpayment of wage and overtime claims;

Breach of contract and wrongful termination claims;

Your rights under the Family Medical Leave Act, workers compensation, and
the disability discrimination laws; and,

Whistleblower claims.

Our services include:

Negotiating employment, retention and severance agreements;

Advising clients concerning their legal rights and the propriety of employer actions;

Negotiation, mediation, and arbitration of employment disputes; and,

Litigation, including jury trials, in employment matters.

Your own employment contract or severance package is one of the most important business deals you will ever make. Corporate mergers and the pressures of modern business practice have resulted in increased job mobility even for those at the highest level of their profession. Segal Roitman recognizes the importance of developing strategies that permit executives to protect their career paths, while simultaneously protecting their professional reputation and compensation. Our experience in a wide variety of practice areas, including ERISA, executive compensation plans, discrimination, equal pay, and labor negotiations make this law firm one which is uniquely suited to represent executives in contract negotiations, discrimination claims, and severance negotiations. We also maintain professional associations with experienced actuaries and
tax advisors.

Our services include advice, assistance, and representation in the following areas:

Employment contracts;

Non-compete agreements and their enforceability;

Executive Compensation, including benefits under qualified ERISA plans and
nonqualified SERP benefits;

Wrongful termination claims;

Discrimination claims, including age and disability discrimination, equal pay, and whistleblower claims; and,

Severance agreements and negotiations.

Each day workers lose wages and benefits they are owed because of violations of wage and hour laws, or worse yet, because they are misclassified as independent contractors. Employees who lose compensation and benefits from illegal practices range from construction workers who are not paid mandated wages, to high tech and other office workers who are improperly classified as independent contractors. Massachusetts has enacted some of the toughest and most comprehensive wage laws in the country. Segal Roitman can advise you concerning your rights under these wage laws, and federal statutes as well.