August “Gus” Johannsen advises employers of all sizes navigating today’s litigious and complex business world. His practice includes representing employers, particularly those in the healthcare, manufacturing, and retail industries, in administrative matters and litigation brought by individuals or government agencies, as well as advising solutions to employment-related issues, policies, and procedures. Gus serves as a go-to for complex arbitration and litigation matters, leveraging his broad employment law experience with his deep understanding of his clients’ business needs, challenges, and opportunities to reach practical solutions for his clients.
Gus has obtained favorable results for clients in federal and state courts and before administrative agencies on matters involving Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, Family and Medical Leave Act, Federal Arbitration Act, Kentucky Civil Rights Act, Kentucky Patient Safety Act, Kentucky Wage and Hour Act, Kentucky Workers’ Compensation Act, and others, as well as common-law matters including contracts, defamation, business relations, unfair competition, and trade secrets.