Labor & Employment

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Spengler & Agans, PLLC represents both employers and employees in labor and employment matters.

Employment cases lie at the confluence of a technical legal landscape and a personal workplace environment. The lines between workplace matters and personal matters can often be blurred. Labor disputes implicate not only our sense of dignity and place in the world, but also our most important relationships and interpersonal conflict. Employment matters also sometimes involve allegations of serious misconduct, including whistleblower claims.

The area of employment law is rapidly changing, as increasing number of workers transition from a career with one employer to a “gig economy” with less protection and potentially more upside. The distinction between employers and independent contractors—and the related legal obligations—is in a state of flux.

Against this backdrop, employers must implement various state and federal laws in a fair and consistent manner. Employers should turn to an experienced employment attorney to help adopt employment policies that reduce the risk of liability from claims of discrimination or unpaid overtime, for instance. At Spengler + Agans, we can help set your company on sound footing by drafting and reviewing employee handbooks. The best defense to an employment action is a proactive approach that focuses on the adoption and implementation of lawful employment policies.

Our firm also handles a diverse array of employment litigation matters. We represent both employee and employers in claims for unpaid wages, unlawful termination, non-compete and trade secret matters, and whistleblower suits. Charlotte litigation partner Eric Spengler has experience in administrative law matters before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the North Carolina Office of Administrative Hearings (for state employees), and the federal and state Departments of Labor. He has tried employment cases in state court, federal court, and private arbitration proceedings.

Because the deadline to file a claim for unpaid wages or wrongful termination can be short, we encourage potential clients to reach out to our firm for a consultation before it may be too late.