Knight, Manzi, Nussbaum
& LaPlaca, P.A.
14440 Old Mill Rd.
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
Phone: 301-952-0100
Toll Free: 800-480-7702
Fax: 301-952-0221
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Laurel Office
305 Compton Ave.
Laurel, MD 20707
Phone: 301-776-0827
At the law firm of Knight, Manzi, Nussbaum & LaPlaca, P.A., our attorneys provide assistance in all aspects of employment law and workers' compensation to employers and employees in the suburban Washington, D.C., and Southern Maryland area. We will listen to your concerns and help you lay out a path towards reaching your goals.
A Dedicated Employment Law Firm
We commonly advise employers on employment law issues, including:
- Accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
- Sexual harassment policies and complaint investigation
- Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) requests
- Non-compete agreements
- Employee discipline and termination
- Wage payment issues
- Responses to grievances and representation in grievance arbitration hearings
- Benefits and human resources administration
- Unemployment insurance appeals
- Discrimination charges
Our firm also has experienced litigation attorneys who defend, in Federal and State Courts, employers who are sued for wrongful termination, breach of contract, discrimination or other alleged violations of Federal, State or local laws.
Proactive and Preventative Services for Employers
Knight, Manzi, Nussbaum & LaPlaca, P.A. is a proponent of mediation as a tool for resolving employment disputes fairly and economically and also offers mediation services through a trained and certified Mediator. We provide in-service training for managers in an effort to foster proactive and positive employment practices so as to minimize or eliminate claims and complaints. And, we assist employers with creating employment contracts and developing, revising and/or updating employee handbooks or manuals.
Workers' Compensation and Employee Matters in Upper Marlboro
When an employee is injured on the job and the accident comes under the Workers' Compensation Act, he or she has a right to make a claim against the employer for compensation. Our lawyers represent clients in hearings before the Maryland Workers' Compensation Commission, and appeals before the Courts of the State of Maryland. Put our experience and personal service to work for your workers' compensation claim.
Our firm also represents employees who have been wrongfully terminated, unlawfully discriminated against, have not been paid wages due, or who have been unjustifiably denied leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act. We can draft or review employment contracts and provide advice concerning non-compete agreements.
To speak with one of our trusted attorneys, please contact us to arrange an initial consultation.
