Representation

The Kurker Law Group is a full service employment law firm, representing employers in all aspects of the employment relationship.  Allyson counsels businesses on the preventive measures they can take to avoid litigation. When litigation arises, the Kurker Law Group provides zealous representation in state and federal courts, as well as at administrative agencies.

Employment Counseling

The most effective way to reduce legal costs is to proactively address the Human Resources matters that give rise to litigation. Whether it is drafting employment policies, providing early advice on a disciplinary concern, conducting an investigation, or presenting training programs, Allyson will collaborate with you to create and implement strategies designed to prevent costly litigation.

The following list provides a sample of how the Kurker Law Group can help your company:

• Draft employee handbooks, and other employment policies
• Advise on hiring, leaves of absence, compensation, disciplinary concerns, diversity, workplace safety, employee privacy, terminations and lay-offs
• Conduct workplace investigations
• Present sexual harassment programs

Employment Litigation

Allyson has considerable experience defending employers from claims involving discrimination, sexual and other unlawful harassment, wrongful termination, retaliation, breach of contract, and wage and hour disputes, in state and federal court, as well as the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

Unique Experience

Allyson brings a unique experience to her role as an employment attorney, having founded a consulting company that helped schools and universities investigate harassment complaints and present prevention programs. Her organization visited hundreds of schools across the country and was recognized by The Boston Globe, The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, Cosmopolitan magazine and The National Organization for Women.  She also was featured in the Boston Business Journal article “Lawyers Shine Their First Year Out.”

Representative Matters

• Obtained defense verdict in a three-week employment discrimination jury trial for leading mutual fund management company where demand was $40 million
• Assisted client in managing the legal aspects of a substantial reduction in force
• Drafted an Employee Handbook for thousands of employers who are members of the Retail Association of Massachusetts
• Successfully settled numerous Wage and Hour matters
• Negotiated separation agreements on behalf of both executives and businesses
• Drafted executive employment agreements
• Obtained dismissal of a race discrimination case before the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination
• Successfully argued and opposed a motion to dismiss in a matter before the Massachusetts probate court
• Assisted client to obtain an order granting a motion for summary judgment, dismissing breach of contract and related claims asserted against a mutual fund company
• Advised clients on employment issues arising in numerous corporate transactions
• Represented a travel company in a Wage and Hour class action
• Conducted hundreds of sexual and other unlawful harassment prevention seminars
• Represented clients on a pro bono basis, including two Tibetan men seeking asylum in the United States, and an incarcerated individual claiming she was denied appropriate medical treatment.