Labor & Employment
USA Guide 2024 : Rhode Island
Band 2
About
Provided by Partridge Snow & Hahn LLP
We advise companies on the potential legal risks and likely business impacts of employment decisions on a daily basis. Common areas of advice involve terminations, hiring, discipline, compensation, medical accommodation requests, collective bargaining, mandatory arbitration agreements, union avoidance, policies, manager trainings, equal pay laws, and new employment laws. Recently, we have guided clients through a variety of solutions to the legal perils that have resulted from remote work and the labor shortage.
We have extensive experience in state courts, federal courts and arbitrations in various jurisdictions involving discrimination, wage & hour, class action, and other employment-based claims. We also have extensive experience before state and federal regulatory agencies. The unique experience of our employment attorneys not only provides rigorous defense against the claims by employees, but also provides wholistic advice to clients as to how to lessen the negative impacts of employment litigation on the employer and existing workforce.
We offer an extensive selection of manager trainings designed to prevent employee claims from arising, and to provide protection for the company when mistakes happen. Our popular trainings include manager harassment and discrimination prevention training; manager issue spotting; manager union avoidance; illegal interview questions and hiring best practices; human resources training, medical accommodations, and leave requests.
Chambers Review
Partridge Snow & Hahn LLP advises employers on regulatory compliance and is regularly called on to provide counsel in arbitration and litigation. Well versed in the full range of labor and employment issues, including noncompete and confidentiality agreements, recruitment, dismissals and employee benefits. Represents a strong choice of counsel for discrimination, sexual harassment, WARN Act violation, and wage and hour disputes, and is also recognized for its counsel on internal investigations.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Partridge Snow & Hahn take the time to learn your organizational goals and values when guiding you through a legal decision."
"Someone from the team was always available to respond to questions and issues. Excellent!"
"The Partridge Snow & Hahn team has been able to assist our company with complicated matters efficiently. The advice addressed current matters and made proactive recommendations."
"Partridge Snow & Hahn take the time to learn your organizational goals and values when guiding you through a legal decision."
"Someone from the team was always available to respond to questions and issues. Excellent!"
"The Partridge Snow & Hahn team has been able to assist our company with complicated matters efficiently. The advice addressed current matters and made proactive recommendations."
Notable Practitioners
Michael Gamboli is frequently called upon to advise employers on a broad range of issues, both contentious and noncontentious. His diverse practice encompasses matters ranging from contract drafting and implementation to complex litigation in state and federal courts.
"I have yet to work with another attorney that can match the skills and service of Mr Gamboli."
"Mike understands the realities of today's business and what is happening in the marketplace. His advice is always spot-on to the reality of operating an organization in today's environment."
Alicia Samolis handles both contentious and noncontentious labor matters including discrimination claims and restrictive covenant issues. She advises on a wide range of day-to-day employment issues.
"Alicia is a true partner to our business."
"Alicia makes us feel like we're her only client because of her prompt response to any pressing issue that may arise. She takes time to understand our business operations and needs."