Labor & Employment
USA Guide 2024 : North Carolina
Band 2
About
Provided by Robinson, Bradshaw & Hinson, P.A.
Robinson Bradshaw's employment practice is known for outstanding results in litigation and on appeal, as well as for prudent and practical counseling and advice. We handle a substantial volume of individual cases and class actions arising under federal and state employment laws. This includes class and individual claims arising under: federal discrimination statutes, such as Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 and the Americans with Disabilities Act; the U.S. Constitution; and other federal statutes, such as the Fair Labor Standards Act, the National Labor Relations Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act and the Employee Retirement Income Security Act. We defend clients against claims arising under state law, such as claims for wrongful discharge and breach of employment contracts. We frequently handle litigation involving enforcement of employee non-competition agreements and claims of misappropriation of trade secrets against employees and their employers.
An important part of our work is counseling management about practices to reduce claims of employment discrimination, wrongful discharge or unfair labor practices and to effect compliance with the myriad of state and federal laws regulating the workplace. We also counsel employers involved in employee representation elections and collective bargaining negotiations, and litigate claims arising out of such elections.
Chambers Review
Robinson Bradshaw & Hinson is an esteemed practice with a strong flair for litigation, providing expertise in cases arising under state and federal law, including significant constitutional issues. The firm is highly visible in areas surrounding noncompete enforcement and the misappropriation of trade secrets. Its other areas of strength include litigation involving claims of retaliation and discrimination. The group boasts sector-specific experience pertaining to the sport, healthcare, higher education and automotive sectors, among others.
Robinson Bradshaw represented the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Hospital Authority in an action filed in Mecklenburg County Superior Court by two nurses who were formerly employed by Atrium Health as specialists in extracorporeal membrane oxygenation.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Everybody at Robinson Bradshaw has been extremely responsive and helpful. If we have any questions, they are always very thoughtful in their approach."
"I would say that they are very thorough, thoughtful and responsive."
"Everybody at Robinson Bradshaw has been extremely responsive and helpful. If we have any questions, they are always very thoughtful in their approach."
"I would say that they are very thorough, thoughtful and responsive."
Notable Practitioners
Charles Johnson is a highly experienced employment litigator. He frequently acts on class and collective actions, including those brought under the FMLA, the FLSA and ERISA. He also represents employers in actions alleging retaliatory terminations, discrimination and harassment.
"He is extremely responsive and he takes a thoughtful approach. He really understands what our entity is trying to achieve so he can help us reach our goals in the most effective way. He is a good listener and his follow-through is exceptional."
"He has an incredible depth of knowledge."
"Charles is very experienced, comprehensive, responsive, and an expert in employment law."
Julian Wright brings extensive litigation capabilities to his handling of employment law mandates. He advises on disputes such as trade secrets violations, ERISA issues and discrimination claims, with further strength in the enforcement of noncompete clauses.
"He is very savvy."