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The leader of the labor & employment group at DarrowEverett in Boston, Andrew J. Adams has represented employers in federal and state litigation across the country involving claims of discrimination, harassment and retaliation, wage and hour violations, contract disputes, and other employment issues.
Adams regularly advises clients regarding employment agreements, restrictive covenant compliance, regulatory compliance challenges, personnel policies and day-to-day employment issues.
He also provides custom training programs and materials to clients on a variety of important topics, including wage and hour issues, paid and unpaid leave, ADA accommodations and drugs and alcohol in the workplace.
Adams additionally brings his clients experience with state and federal agency investigations such as the U.S. Department of Labor and he has additional experience in the labor side of the practice negotiating collective bargaining agreements and litigating unfair labor practice charges on behalf of employers.
Adams secured a significant victory for an employer at the New Jersey Appellate Division, which affirmed a summary judgment ruling from late 2023.
The case was originally brought by a former employee alleging discrimination under the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination and as a common law “Pierce” action based upon alleged public policy violations arising during the early days of COVID-19.
The appeal, argued in December 2024 and decided on Jan. 21,...
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