Las Vegas Employer Defense Attorneys

Nationally Respected Employment Lawyers Defending the Interests of Clark County Employers

Attorney Alina Veneziano
Las Vegas Employer Defense

Las Vegas meeting location – by appointment only.
625 S. 6th Street, Suite #301
Las Vegas, NV 89101
702-213-9490

In today’s society, employment lawsuits not only pose a risk to a business’s bottom line due to the threat of a substantial settlement or jury verdict but also in terms of damage to the company’s goodwill. The last thing any business needs is to fall victim to “cancel culture” due to how it manages its employees. However, despite the best of intentions, this is a very real threat, and Las Vegas employers must take all allegations of employment law violations seriously.

At Oberheiden, P.C., we represent employers in civil litigation and federal law enforcement matters. We also provide employers with hands-on assistance in developing compliance programs and work with companies across the country to mitigate their risk of employment-related lawsuits and investigations. We also recognize the challenges that organizations face when defending against employment lawsuits. On one hand, the desire to take an aggressive approach to any allegations is a natural one. However, on the other hand, doing so can send the wrong message to other employees and the public at large. Oberheiden, P.C., Las Vegas employment law attorneys prefer to adopt a nuanced yet assertive approach to these cases, minimizing reputational damage while skillfully addressing an employee’s claims on the merits.

Oberheiden, P.C. Represents Companies in the Following Las Vegas Employment Matters

As experienced defense counsel for Las Vegas employers, we provide representation for all types of employment-related matters. This includes employee-initiated claims as well as federal enforcement proceedings involving the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

Some of the cases our Las Vegas employer defense attorneys routinely handle include:

Employment Discrimination

Unfortunately, employment discrimination is widely misunderstood—both by employees and society as a whole. Employers can be liable for discrimination absent any discriminatory intent. While, in very rare instances, companies intentionally discriminate against their employees, more often than not, an employee’s claim is based on the discriminatory effects of an employer’s policies and procedures. These are referred to as “disparate impact” claims. Regardless of the type of employment discrimination claims being made against your company, immediate action is required to mitigate the potential impact of these allegations.

Contractual Disputes

Employment contracts are not present in every employer-employee relationship; however, those employers that utilize these agreements often find themselves named in a Las Vegas employment lawsuit. Most of these claims arise after a workers’ employment is terminated and deal with their post-termination payment or severance pay. However, disputes surrounding an employee’s indemnification claim are also common. This typically arises when an executive is sued in their individual capacity and looks to their employer for indemnification.

Family and Medical Leave Act Violations

The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) requires covered employers to provide job-protected leave to employees when they take time off for qualifying reasons. However, the protections afforded to employees by the FMLA do not include a guaranteed position upon their return. For example, while employees are generally entitled to reinstatement upon their return, there is no requirement they return to the exact position they left. Similarly, employers are free to terminate an employee on FMLA leave provided the employee’s termination has nothing to do with them having taken FMLA leave.

Immigration-Related Employment Violations

Immigration concerns are at the top of the list of concerns for many Las Vegas employers. Employers accused of illegally hiring undocumented workers and failing to maintain strict I-9 compliance can face litigation on multiple fronts, including lawsuits from employees and federal enforcement action by ICE. However, these issues fall outside the scope of many Las Vegas employment lawyers’ experience and knowledge. At Oberheiden, P.C., we have extensive experience representing employers in immigration-related employment matters.

Wage and Hour Violations

In the employment context, nowhere is the threat of a class action lawsuit greater than in the area of wage and hour law. Las Vegas employers must comply with both the Fair Labor Standards Act as well as Nevada’s equivalent, contained in Nevada Revised Statutes Title 53. Essentially, these laws require employers to pay workers a minimum wage and, when necessary, overtime pay. However, given the recent boom in the gig economy, employers are increasingly facing lawsuits based on the alleged misclassification of workers as independent contractors.

Wrongful Termination Claims

Nevada is an at-will employment state, which means that an employer can terminate an employee for almost any reason. However, under state and federal law, employers cannot terminate a worker based on any of the following:

The termination is based on some form of discrimination;
The termination violates an employment contract; or
The termination was in response to an employee’s protected activity (retaliation).

These are the only valid bases for a wrongful termination lawsuit. However, disgruntled former employees often try to frame their grievances in these terms to survive the initial stages of a lawsuit in hopes of securing a settlement. At Oberheiden, P.C., we will confidently work with you to effectively address any wrongful termination claim your organization faces, focusing on resolving the matter as quickly and quietly as possible.

At Oberheiden, P.C., our Las Vegas employer defense attorneys represent companies in these areas and many others. We have extensive experience handling some of the most complex and high-stakes employment cases, always with a focus on minimizing your company’s exposure.

Dr. Nick Oberheiden

Founder

Attorney-at-Law

Lynette S. Byrd

Former DOJ Trial Attorney

Partner

Brian J. Kuester

Former U.S. Attorney

Hon. Kevin McCarthy

55th Speaker, U.S. House of Representatives (ret.)

Government Consultant

Mike Pompeo

Of Counsel

Former U.S. Secretary of State

John W. Sellers

Former Senior DOJ Trial Attorney

Linda Julin McNamara

Federal Appeals Attorney

Nicholas B. Johnson

Former Prosecutor

Roger Bach

Former Special Agent (DOJ)

Chris J. Quick

Former Special Agent (FBI & IRS-CI)

Michael S. Koslow

Former Supervisory Special Agent (DOD-OIG)

Ray Yuen

Former Supervisory Special Agent (FBI)

Why Choose Oberheiden, P.C., to Handle Your Las Vegas Employment Dispute

If you face an employment dispute brought by a current or former employee or claims raised by the federal government, you need a Las Vegas employer defense attorney who takes the claims as seriously as you do. It’s easy to brush off many employment claims as minor disruptions; however, at Oberheiden, P.C., we don’t believe that interference in your business is minor. Thus, we take an all-hands-on-deck approach to addressing the claims against our clients.

What makes Oberheiden, P.C. different from the other Las Vegas employer defense law firms? For starters, we don’t only handle litigation but also compliance. In fact, our clients routinely consult with our senior attorneys when creating anti-discrimination policies, over-time policies and worker-classification policies. The result is that we’ve developed a refined knowledge of the attendant legal issues, which translates into a keen ability to litigate these cases.

Oberheiden, P.C. is also comprised only of senior attorneys, many of which formerly served in various positions within the federal government. From the moment you reach out to Oberheiden, P.C., we will connect you directly to one of our senior attorneys who will work with you through the duration of your case. When you need to get ahold of your lawyer, you can call them directly—no secretaries and no junior associates will stand in your way.

Additionally, because Oberheiden, P.C. represents employers nationwide, we are uniquely suited to handle matters involving those organizations with multiple locations. In other words, we won’t hand you off to another law firm because your case becomes “too big.”

Reach out to Oberheiden, P.C., to Schedule a Free Consultation with our Las Vegas Employment Defense Lawyers

If you recently learned that an employment lawsuit is imminent, do not waste any time in contacting Oberheiden, P.C. We are standing by to take your call and connect you with a senior attorney who will listen to the situation and provide you with a clear, honest assessment. To learn more, and to schedule a free consultation, give Oberheiden, P.C. a call today. You can also reach our Las Vegas employer defense attorneys through our online contact form.