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Jill Welch is a partner in Barley Snyder’s Employment Practice Group and serves as a trusted advisor to employers navigating complex workplace issues. She counsels organizations on day-to-day employment matters, including employee leave and accommodation requests, workplace policies, employee handbooks, non-compete agreements, severance arrangements, reductions in force, and compliance with federal and state employment laws.

Welch regularly advises employers on matters involving the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), wage and hour laws, background checks, employee discipline and terminations, and workplace investigations. She also represents employers in employment litigation, including discrimination, harassment, wage-and-hour disputes, whistleblower claims, restrictive covenant litigation, and labor-management matters.

Her clients span a wide range of industries, including health care, long-term care, manufacturing, financial services, hospitality, transportation, construction, technology, and nonprofit organizations. Jill is known for providing practical, preventive guidance that helps employers minimize risk while effectively managing workforce challenges.