Mark Pihart Email & Phone Number

Businesses are all about the people who make them run, and I work with clients to make sure they run smoothly. I counsel corporate clients of all sizes to give them peace of mind as they navigate employment issues. There are any number of concerns that keep them up at night – not enough or too many employees, sexual harassment claims, wage and hour issues, protected leave, compensation issues, trade secrets, retaining key employees, and terminating problem employees – that it can be overwhelming, especially for companies that don’t have a dedicated HR department. I listen to clients’ concerns and counsel them on ways to proceed when an issue arises, and also on the preventative side, before something develops into a real problem.When working with clients, I treat their business as if it were my own, and advise them on how I would react or what actions I would take, rather than just spouting the law.I have extensive experience in representing and counseling clients on a wide range of employment related issues, including:• Hiring process• Age discrimination• Employment agreements • Leave of absence • Wage and hour compliance• Non-compete agreements • Trade secrets• Social media in the workplace• Breach of contract claims• Employee discipline and termination decisions • Unemployment claims and compliance • Employment policies and handbooks• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)• Fair Medical Leave Act (FMLA)• American Disabilities Act (ADA)I also frequently train Human Resources professionals, managers and employees around the country on a host of employment-related topics.

Listed skills include Employment Law, Litigation, Discrimination, Employment Discrimination, and 10 others.