Employment Law

Clear and practical guidance for employees and employers in Massachusetts and Rhode Island workplace disputes.
Employment law disputes carry both legal and personal consequences. For employees, they can threaten livelihoods, reputations, and future opportunities. For employers, they create financial exposure, compliance risk, and workplace disruption. Clients seeking the right employment lawyer need an attorney who understands their mission, goals, and risks. CLP understands this and prioritizes developing a partnership with its employment clients. Only then can CLP bring clarity and strategy to the employment concerns facing our clients—protecting rights, preserving leverage, and moving matters toward resolution.
We represent both employees and employers across Massachusetts and Rhode Island, with a focus on small to mid-sized businesses, contractors, and professionals. Our dual perspective allows us to anticipate the other side’s strategy and tailor our approach for maximum effect.
COMPREHENSIVE EMPLOYMENT LAW SERVICES
We advise on workplace issues before they escalate and litigate aggressively when disputes cannot be avoided. Our services cover the full range of Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and federal employment law.
- Wrongful termination and retaliation claims
- Wage and hour disputes, including overtime and holiday pay violations
- Independent contractor misclassification
- Federal and state leave and accommodation requests and responses
- Non-compete, non-solicitation, and confidentiality agreements
- Discrimination, harassment, and hostile work environment claims
- Severance agreements, employment contracts, and executive compensation
- Employer counseling on compliance, policies, handbooks
- Internal investigations
WHO WE SERVE
We represent both sides of the employment relationship in a wide range of industries and workplace settings.
Employees and executives
Individuals facing wrongful termination, retaliation, wage violations, or restrictive covenant disputes
Employers and business owners
Small to mid-sized companies, schools, contractors, and professional firms managing compliance, policies, and litigation risk
Industries
Construction, professional services, healthcare, education, technology, retail, and manufacturing
Geography
Boston, Greater Boston, MetroWest, Worcester County, South Shore, Southeastern Massachusetts, Cape Cod, and statewide coverage for Massachusetts and Rhode Island employment claims
THE CLP APPROACH
Cole Law Partners applies the same principles in employment law that guide our litigation practice: strategy, speed, and results. We understand the urgency of workplace disputes and the need for efficient, practical solutions.
Dual perspective
Representing both employees and employers gives us insight into how each side builds its case.
Litigation-ready
We prepare every matter as if it will go to trial, while creating opportunities for early resolution.
Tailored strategy
Each case is fact-specific. We develop a plan with our clients that fits the theirgoals, budget, and risk tolerance.
Facing a workplace dispute or compliance challenge?
Our Massachusetts and Rhode Island employment lawyers provide strategic, results-driven counsel for both employees and employers. Contact us today for a confidential consultation.