Labor & Employment

Azoy Socorro represents employers across virtually every major industry in the United States, defending them in all forms of employment litigation. This includes class and collective actions under federal, state, and local employment laws—such as claims brought under the Fair Labor Standards Act—as well as issues arising from labor relations, workplace safety, ADA/public-access obligations, global workforce challenges, immigration matters, and non‑compete and trade secret disputes.

We handle these matters with an approach that is aggressive where needed, yet efficient and cost‑conscious. Our cases are staffed leanly; we collaborate with clients to devise strategies that resolve claims swiftly—whether through dispositive motions or alternative dispute resolution.

At Azoy Socorro, our Labor & Employment practice includes the following services:

Defense of all types of employment litigation, including class‑action discrimination and collective action wage‑and‑hour cases
Representation in administrative claims, including negotiating and supervising settlements with the U.S. Department of Labor, to avoid large‑scale litigation where possible
Litigation in state and federal agencies, boards, trial courts, and appellate courts
Defense in cases involving protected classes: age, race, sex (including sexual harassment), national origin, disability, veterans’ rights, religious discrimination, sexual orientation, and other protected categories; including whistleblower and retaliation claims
Defense against employment torts—such as negligent hiring or supervision, defamation, wrongful discharge, intentional or negligent infliction of emotional distress, assault and battery, invasion of privacy, and related causes of action
Prosecution and defense of non‑compete, non‑solicitation, confidentiality, and other restrictive employment agreements, including employer trade secret protection
Counsel on labor relations, from initial advisement through NLRB hearings and appellate practice, to help clients minimize workplace disruption

Discrimination, Harassment & Retaliation Defense

We have extensive experience assisting employers nationwide with the complexities of a diverse workforce. Our representation includes:

Defending employers in charges brought before the EEOC, Department of Labor, and corresponding state and local agencies
Handling claims under federal statutes such as Title VII, ADA, ADEA, FMLA, EPA, and other state/local laws
Resolving administrative charges; representing clients in state and federal trial and appellate courts, as well as in arbitration proceedings
Counseling employers in strategies to prevent discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in the workplace
Drafting, reviewing, and updating employment policies
Providing training in sensitivity, diversity, harassment prevention, and related topics
Conducting investigations of employee complaints and audits of employment practices to ensure legal compliance

Consultation & Preventive Services

Preventing litigation is a key focus of our practice. We offer consultation services to help employers proactively manage employment risk and maintain compliance. Our services in this area include:

Drafting new or revising existing employee handbooks, personnel policies, and employment forms tailored to the unique needs of each client
Advising on hiring, discipline, and termination procedures to ensure lawful practices
Training human resources professionals, in‑house counsel, supervisors, and employees on labor, employment, immigration, and safety laws and policies
Day‑to‑day compliance advice regarding labor, employment, immigration, and occupational safety laws and regulations
Guiding employers through I‑9 verification, audits, and other employer verification and immigration compliance processes

Contact Azoy Socorro today for a comprehensive evaluation of your labor and employment needs.