Employment Law

Effective hiring practices are crucial for building a solid and talented workforce. Our attorneys assist employers in developing hiring strategies that comply with legal requirements, including:

• Job advertisements and postings
• Interview questions and techniques
• Employment applications and background checks
• Verification of employment eligibility
• Offer letters and employment agreements
• Establishing fair personnel policies

We help you navigate the hiring process to ensure compliance and minimize the risk of legal disputes.

Conducting background checks on potential employees can be essential to the hiring process. Our attorneys can guide you in understanding and complying with the legal requirements for background checks. We help you develop policies and procedures to ensure that background checks are lawful and non-discriminatory.

We guide you through acceptable background check practices, including criminal history checks, credit checks, and reference checks. We help you make informed hiring decisions while protecting your business from potential liabilities.

Employment agreements lay the foundation for a successful employment relationship. Our attorneys assist you in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating employment agreements that protect your interests and align with applicable laws. We cover key provisions, including:

• Job responsibilities and expectations
• Compensation and benefits
• Non-competition and non-solicitation clauses
• Intellectual property rights
• Termination and severance terms

By ensuring clear and comprehensive employment agreements, you can establish mutually beneficial relationships with your employees while safeguarding your business.

Developing effective personnel policies and practices is essential for maintaining a productive and harmonious work environment. Our attorneys work closely with you to create policies that comply with applicable laws and address the unique needs of your business. We provide guidance on various policy areas, including:

• Anti-discrimination and harassment policies
• Code of conduct and ethics policies
• Attendance and punctuality policies
• Leave policies (FMLA, paid time off, etc.)
• Social media and electronic communications policies

With well-crafted personnel policies and practices in place, you can promote a positive work culture and mitigate the risk of legal disputes.

Complying with wage and hour laws is vital to avoid costly legal disputes. Our attorneys assist employers in understanding and meeting their obligations under state and federal wage and hour regulations. We guide businesses through wage and hour audits and disputes that address issues such as minimum wage, overtime pay, classification of employees, and record-keeping requirements. Ensuring proper wage and hour compliance protects your business from potential liability and maintains a fair compensation structure.

Navigating employee leave requirements and accommodating disabilities in the workplace can be complex. Our attorneys provide guidance on various leave laws and help you develop policies and practices that comply with federal and state regulations. We assist with:

• Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) administration
• Paid sick leave requirements
• Pregnancy and parental leave
• Military leave and other protected leave
• Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities or religious requirements

By understanding your obligations and implementing proper procedures, you can effectively manage employee leave and ensure a supportive and inclusive work environment.

Addressing employee misconduct and termination requires adherence to legal guidelines. Our attorneys provide guidance on disciplinary processes, performance improvement plans, and termination procedures to ensure compliance with employment laws. We help you navigate disciplinary actions and terminations while minimizing legal risks.

Investing in preventive training and seminars can help mitigate employment-related risks and foster a positive work environment. Our attorneys offer customized training programs and seminars on various employment law topics, including:

• Preventing workplace harassment and discrimination
• Effective employee management and supervision
• Diversity and inclusion in the workplace
• Employment law updates and compliance training
• Conducting internal investigations

By providing proactive training, you can educate your workforce, promote a culture of compliance, and reduce the likelihood of legal disputes.

Thorough workplace investigations are essential when addressing allegations of misconduct, discrimination, or harassment. There are many pitfalls to trap the unwary employer. Our attorneys conduct impartial and comprehensive investigations to gather evidence, interview witnesses, and provide factual findings. We assist you in making informed decisions and ensuring a fair and compliant work environment.

Our attorneys regularly represent employers in disability accommodation and protected leave litigation cases. We defend against claims of failure to accommodate disabilities, denial of protected leave rights, and violations of state and federal leave laws. We provide effective advocacy to safeguard your organization’s interests.

Disputes related to employee terminations lead to legal challenges for businesses if not handled appropriately. Our attorneys offer guidance and defense representation for businesses in termination litigation cases, including:

• Wrongful termination claims by former employees
• Breach of employment contracts
• Violation of termination policies by former employees
• Severance agreement disputes

By relying on our legal expertise, you can confidently navigate termination litigation and protect your organization’s interests.

Protecting your organization’s proprietary information and competitive advantage requires enforcing non-competition covenants. Our attorneys assist in drafting enforceable non-compete agreements, litigating breaches, and seeking injunctive relief and damages. We help you safeguard your business interests and prevent unfair competition.