Jillian S. Folger-Hartwell

Jillian Folger-Hartwell’s practice focuses exclusively on representing management and litigating and advising on labor and employment law matters. Jillian devotes a substantial portion of her practice to compliance, especially as it relates to managing leaves of absence under the Family and Medical Leave Act, disability issues under the Americans with Disabilities Act, and compliance with other similar state laws. Jillian represents unionized employers, negotiating collective bargaining agreements and defending employers in labor arbitrations. 

Jillian has extensive experience representing employers in the healthcare, higher education and hospitality industry settings. Jillian also defends employers against discrimination claims based on race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability and other protected classes, including matters related to:

• Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
• The Americans with Disabilities Act
• The Age Discrimination in Employment Act
• The Rhode Island Fair Employment Practices Act
• Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 151(b)

Jillian’s litigation experience extends to claims for violations of noncompetition and confidentiality agreements, misappropriation of trade secrets, and unfair competition claims.  

Jillian routinely conducts in-house training on employment-related topics, including anti-harassment training seminars.