Our attorneys have extensive experience counseling employers on the design and implementation of reductions-in-force (including restructurings, plant closings, layoffs, etc.) and in litigating related class, multi-plaintiff and individual discrimination, ERISA and wrongful discharge claims.  We frequently provide advice regarding the WARN Act and other state and local notice requirements and we assist in crafting legally-compliant separation agreements and releases under the Older Workers Benefit Protection Act and other laws, and we defend related litigation.  We also frequently counsel employers regarding disparate impact statistical analyses.  Recent representative matters include providing reduction-in-force advice or representing clients in related litigation in, for example, the financial services industry, manufacturing, food services, maritime, and the software and life sciences industries.