Skoler Abbott & Presser PC is a distinguished labor and employment law firm exclusively representing management and employers, with over 60 years of specialized experience. Operating from offices in Springfield and Worcester, Massachusetts, the firm is consistently recognized as one of New England’s leading practices in this complex legal area, with numerous attorneys listed in prestigious guides like Best Lawyers in America and Super Lawyers.
The firm takes a proactive approach focused on litigation avoidance and strategic counseling, leveraging deep expertise to keep clients out of court whenever possible. They serve businesses of all sizes, offering comprehensive support in labor relations, compliance, and employment disputes, and are noted for their national resources and local presence. Their attorneys have also been honored as Top Women of the Law and by Chambers and Partners for their outstanding contributions to the field.
Services Offered
- Advice, Counseling, and Compliance
- Affirmative Action Plans and OFCCP Compliance
- Defending EEOC, MCAD, CHRO, DOL, Attorney General, and other Administrative Actions
- Discrimination and Harassment
- Employee Retirement Income Security Act and Benefit Plans
- Employment Litigation
- Employment Practices Audits
- Handbooks and Personnel Policies
- Class Actions and Complex Litigation
- Hiring, Performance Management, and Separation from Employment
- Immigration
- Internal Investigations
- Labor Relations
- Leave of Absence Management and Disability Accommodations
- Litigation Avoidance
- Mediation and Alternate Dispute Resolution
- Privacy and Data Security
- Unfair Competition, Trade Secrets, and Noncompete Agreements
- Union Avoidance
- Wage and Hour Compliance and Litigation
- Whistleblower and Retaliation
- Workplace Safety and the Occupational Safety and Health Act
- Workplace Training
The firm serves clients throughout Massachusetts and beyond, with a strong focus on providing strategic, results-driven representation to employers facing diverse labor and employment challenges.
