Sara Grace Sirera

Workplace employment issues often arise well before any charges or lawsuits are filed, making it essential for employers to collaborate with an attorney who can support them through every stage of employment counseling and litigation, including trial. Sara Grace, an experienced labor and employment lawyer, represents employers of all sizes both in and out of court.

Sara Grace assists employers in preventing litigation by providing advice on complex employment law issues. She helps implement appropriate policies and practices to reduce the likelihood of future claims and guides employers through the investigation of human resources (HR) complaints, accommodation requests, and termination processes. In the event litigation arises, Sara Grace zealously defends employers against the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and state agency charges and represents those employers in all phases of federal and state litigation. Her litigation experience involves a wide range of employment law claims, including discrimination and harassment, retaliation, wage and hour claims, restrictive covenants, and the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) collective action lawsuits.

Sara Grace is actively involved in the employment law community. She is a frequent speaker at continuing legal education programs and HR management conferences. Through speaking engagements, Sara Grace offers updates on a variety of employment law issues, including EEOC guidance, FLSA collective actions, discrimination and harassment in the workplace, pregnancy discrimination laws, and workplace civility during turbulent times.

Before joining Ogletree, Sara Grace represented corporations and insurance companies in various areas of litigation, including professional liability disputes, insurance coverage disputes, employment litigation, contract disputes, and toxic tort litigation.

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Recent Litigation Victories:

Defeated certification of a proposed FLSA collective of thousands of former employees alleging their former employer, a major engineering and construction company, forced them to work off-the-clock.
Obtained summary judgment on behalf of construction company against former employee claiming racial retaliation and constructive discharge.
Obtained complete dismissal with prejudice of lawsuit brought by former employee against large mobile telephone network company alleging race and gender discrimination and retaliation after filing successful Rule 12(b)(6) motion to dismiss.
Obtained favorable ruling denying plaintiff leave to amend complaint to include Title VII race-retaliation claims against former employer.
Obtained order granting request for attorneys’ fees following plaintiff’s refusal to appear for deposition.
Obtained order dismissing with prejudice lawsuit brought against nationwide multimedia company by former employee for Title VII religious-based retaliation and disparate treatment in lawsuit brought by former employee following her refusal to comply with company’s COVID-19 vaccine requirement.
Secured favorable settlement at mediation in action involving former employee’s claiming race discrimination, hostile work environment, and retaliation under Title VII and Louisiana’s Employment Discrimination Law.
Obtained dismissal with prejudice plaintiff’s claim against major arts and crafts retailer for attorneys’ fees under Title III of the ADA (public disability accommodations).
Obtained favorable settlement at mediation for large construction company in a case involving claims of Title VII race discrimination and hostile work environment by former employee.

Advice & Counsel Experience:

Successfully avoided litigation against her clients by vigorously defending against EEOC and state agency charges filed by former and current employees.
Created employee handbook for food products supplier with employees in multiple states.
Updated employee handbooks and reviewed policies for compliance with state and federal laws
Provided guidance on high-risk employee terminations.
Assisted organizations with company-wide COVID-19 vaccine mandates and subsequent interactive processes for employees requesting accommodations.
Provided guidance to global fast food chain restaurant with the U.S. Department of Labor minor labor audit.
Prepared cease and desist letters on behalf of employers to former employees in breach of their restrictive covenant agreements.

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Louisiana Joins Growing List of States Prohibiting Hairstyle Discrimination

Louisiana Appellate Court Reminds Employers of the Strict Rules for Enforceable Noncompete Agreements

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