Spencer Hamer

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ABOUT SPENCER HAMER

Spencer Hamer represents employers in state and federal court, and before administrative bodies, on labor and employment matters including discrimination, harassment, breach of contract, family medical leave, disability, wage and hour, retaliation, unfair competition, trade secrets, wrongful termination and privacy rights.Mr. Hamer believes that employers are best served by lawyers who help them avoid litigation, and he therefore devotes a substantial amount of his practice to advisory work. He conducts training on general employment law risk issues and routinely counsels on a variety of matters including leaves of absence, employment agreements, accommodations, employment policies and procedures, wage and hour audits, workplace investigations and anti-harassment training.Mr. Hamer has represented a variety of health care industry employers, including hospitals, medical practice groups, urgent care centers, ambulance operators and emergency medical providers. He has conducted numerous wage and hour audits on behalf of restaurant and automotive industry clients, including analysis of potential unpaid overtime, meal and rest break liability, pay stub violations and related issues. In the insurance industry, Mr. Hamer has advised employers on numerous matters regarding broker compensation, independent contractor issues, wage and hour risks, and unfair competition.