Sarah Sawyer is an experienced and insightful labor and employment attorney who works with business owners and companies to help them comply with federal and state laws. She provides valuable counsel on day-to-day employee relations issues, ensuring that her clients can find the best solutions while also being protected from legal risks. Her dedication to providing top-notch service has made her a sought-after leader in the legal industry. Sarah offers legal counsel on a host of topics, including restrictive covenants, hiring, firing, and retention, Title VII, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) compliance, risk mitigation, and other workplace issues such as navigating remote work, protecting confidential and proprietary information, and managing employees. With her keen attention to detail and deep understanding of employment issues businesses face, she is thoroughly equipped to help businesses navigate the complex landscape of compliance issues, employee relations, and litigation. Sarah has become a trusted service provider for businesses across various sectors through her relentless dedication to keeping clients informed and up to date on their legal obligations.
In addition to her practice, Sarah serves as a Department Chair, overseeing the Practice Group Leaders and revenue generation of Offit Kurman’s Commercial Litigation, Immigration, Intellectual Property, and Labor and Employment practices.
Industry-Specific Work (FedEx Contractors): In addition to her work in varying industries as a labor and employment attorney, Sarah has an industry-specific practice where she works closely with independent contractors who provide last-mile and linehaul services to FedEx, offering them invaluable legal advice throughout the various stages of their businesses. She deeply understands the nuances of being a contractor, and her services have proven to be an asset to those looking for practical counsel. Sarah is known for her meticulousness in ensuring that each business runs smoothly from the beginning and her vigilance in protecting them from costly litigation and disputes. Sarah’s industry knowledge helps her hit the ground running and meet her client’s industry-specific needs, whether they are buying or selling a FedEx-related business, need guidance on complying with state and federal laws and FedEx procedures, or need assistance handling a dispute with FedEx or other parties.
Additional Publications
"Business owners and entrepreneurs often wear many hats and are inundated with stresses of day-to-day operations and business worries, which often include legal concerns around compliance and litigation. I take these concerns off their plate and help them focus on the growth and success of the businesses."
On this week’s OK at Work, Sarah Sawyer and Russell Berger once again discuss the challenges of work-sponsored holiday parties.…
On this week’s OK at Work, Sarah Sawyer and Russell Berger discuss best practices related to reaching out to employees…
On this week’s OK at Work, Sarah Sawyer and Russell Berger discuss New York City’s regulation of generative AI in…
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