Employment Law
Employment laws change so quickly, it can be hard for businesses to stay on top of the latest legal developments. For this reason, issues surrounding employment law are some of the most vexing issues for our corporate clients.
Our team of dedicated lawyers are on the cutting edge of legal knowledge and techniques to help our clients steer clear of employment trouble. By offering ongoing counsel and training in risk management and regulatory compliance, we help clients formulate clear polices on everything from harassment and discrimination to leave and benefits.
Whether a business is a sole proprietor or a Fortune 500 company, employee issues are complicated. So when issues arise, our firm is ready with a group of lawyers experienced not only in negotiation, mediation, and arbitration, but also in litigation before state and federal agencies and courts.
We help clients stay up-to-date and compliant on employment matters, including:
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Pre-employment testing and examinations
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Recruiting and hiring
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Rules regulating promotions, demotions, corrective action, and termination
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Workers compensation claims
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Affirmative action obligations
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EEO-1 reporting requirements
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Minimum wage and overtime
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Equal Pay Act requirements for employee compensation
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Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
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Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
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Military service laws (USERRA)
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Accommodation requirements under state and federal disability laws
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Religious accommodation laws
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Non-compete agreements
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Sexual harassment policies, procedures, training and prevention
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Preparation and review of personnel forms, procedures, agreements and employee handbooks
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Death and disability claims
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Wage and hour issues
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Whistle blower claims
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Civil rights violations
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