Sara J. Higgins is an associate and litigation lawyer with Foley & Lardner LLP and a member of the Labor & Employment and Commercial Litigation Practice Groups.
Sara’s work primarily involves litigation and counseling on federal and state employment matters, including issues involving discrimination and harassment, leaves of absence, wage and hour disputes on an individual and class-wide basis, employee classification, wrongful termination, trade secret protection, and the enforcement of noncompetition and nondisclosure agreements. She handles employment litigation before federal and state courts, arbitrators, and administrative agencies, including state fair employment and human rights agencies.
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The Post-Shutdown Compliance Crunch: Preparing for Agency Action
The longest federal government shutdown in U.S. history has ended, and employers must now refocus their attention on agency actions and...
Foley Advises CloserStill Media in Acquisition of Billington Cybersecurity
Foley & Lardner LLP served as legal advisor to CloserStill Media, the producer of market-leading business events, exhibitions and conferences, in its acquisition of leading U.S. public sector cybersecurity conference and event organizer Billington Cybersecurity.
Mental Health Awareness Month: Supporting Employee Mental Health While Navigating ADA Compliance
May is Mental Health Awareness Month — a timely reminder for employers to reflect on how mental health intersects with workplace obligations under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Foley Advises Tidemark in Growth Equity Investment in AgVend
Foley & Lardner LLP represented Tidemark in its growth equity investment in AgVend, a digital engagement platform for agricultural retailers.
Massachusetts Employees Will Be Entitled to Sick Leave for Reproductive Loss Events
Beginning November 21, 2024, the Massachusetts Earned Sick Time Law will expand to include reproductive loss events experienced by an employee or their spouse as a qualifying reason for time off under the Commonwealth’s sick time law.
Preparing for Expected Changes to Exempt Salary Threshold
As summer looms near, employers of salaried workers would be wise to prepare for anticipated increases to the salary basis threshold for certain categories of exempt employees under the Fair Labor Standards Act.