The Law Office of Laura A. Panos provides employment, labor, and related workplace and business law counsel to businesses, executives and employees throughout Massachusetts and across the country. We offer our clients effective, aggressive representation and the unique perspective that comes from understanding all sides of the workplace relationship. Every Employment Decision Matters.  Negotiation: We negotiate from a position of strength, avoiding litigation whenever possible, and ensuring successful outcomes for our clients.  Reliable Workplace Advice: We deliver effective advice on a spectrum of employment law issues so clients can get back to business.  Policy and Handbook Drafting: We draft documents to govern the workplace relationship including policies, handbooks, confidentiality agreements, non-competition and non-disclosure agreements.  Employment Contracts & Separation Agreements: We draft and negotiate contracts, separation and severance agreements and releases for employers, senior executives, and employees at all levels.  Employment Discrimination: We represent employers and employees in discrimination claims at the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination.  Training: We provide engaging and collaborative instruction for supervisors, managers and employees on a full range of employment law issues, from harassment and discrimination prevention, to administration of family medical leave, discipline and documentation.