Labor litigation services cover a range of issues that are as diverse as the challenges folks face at work. While it's nearly impossible to produce an exhaustive list, you can certainly come up with a list that includes some of the more common concerns.

Anything in the Employment Contract

If you signed an employment contract at the start of your employment, after taking a new position, or after renewing your status with the company, everything contained within it is a potential bone of contention. This can include things ranging from basic concerns about dispute resolution mechanisms to problems arising from non-disclosure and non-competition agreements. It's always wise to maintain copies of all employment contracts you sign to make sure you can compare your situation to claims that are being made.

Privacy

Especially with the rise of drug testing in the workplace, there's a lot to be said about the growing privacy challenges at work. While drug testing has been a norm for decades at many companies, some firms are starting to reach deep into the health and privacy domains with testing of things like intelligence and genetics.

Family Leave

Having a chance to get away from work in the time after your family welcomes a new child is important in many households. This applies to all parents, and the Family Medical and Leave Act is often the basis for claims of unfair labor treatment. Leave requirements in your employment contract may exceed the rules allowed by state and federal laws, but they can't undercut them.

Workplace Safety

Most folks have had a moment where they saw something at a job site that left them wondering who was going to get hurt. Likewise, many companies employ practices that can place workers at risk. It's important that employees feel confident that they can raise such concerns without fear of retribution. Likewise, if concerns aren't addressed, there has to be some avenue for getting them addressed.

Trade Secrets

With the rise of knowledge economy workers in fields like tech, engineering, science and analytics, the overlap between job skills and trade secrets has produced some difficult cases. Companies have some rights to protect their interests, but these rights can't be exercised to the point they limit your ability to ply your trade. However, that rarely stops litigious employers from using the system to discourage both current and former workers. Unfortunately, this may mean spending time in court sorting the matter out.