Birmingham, Ala., Feb. 9, 2016 - Burr & Forman LLP announces the addition of Birmingham-based associate Meghan N. Cox to the firm's Labor and Employment practice. Cox represents employers in investigations and litigation arising under both state and federal law and counsels employers on best practices and procedures for preventing, managing, and investigating employment disputes.

Cox represents employers in Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and Department of Labor (DOL) investigations of alleged violations of federal statutes, including Title VII, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). She advises clients regarding the impacts of new developments in labor and employment law, and assists clients in drafting employee handbooks, including anti-discrimination and anti-harassment policies, as well as employment agreements, non-compete agreements and independent contractor agreements. Cox also has experience preparing educational and training materials for human resources departments, management and supervisors.

Cox earned her undergraduate and law degrees from the University of Alabama.

 

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