Practices

Employment

You do the right thing, but still can be sued

Your relationship with your employees is crucial to building the future of your business. You have a strong commitment to honesty and fairness in the workplace. And yet your company can still find itself in trouble by unwittingly running afoul of one of the many complex federal and state laws that govern the employment relationshipor by facing an unsupported allegation of misconduct.

You know that the future of your business depends on identifying the risks that can become employment law problems, and on resolving problems that do occur in the way that best protects your company's interests.

You comply with the law, but still face investigation

An alphabet soup of laws and regulations defines the rights of your employees: ADA, EEO, FMLA, OSHA. You can face inspections or investigations by the federal and state agencies that enforce them. They're looking for mistakes, and any mistake could be costlynot just in possible violations or litigation, but also in terms of the time and effort you and your managers will have to spend in cleaning up problems caused by non-compliance.

Our experience

Our employment lawyers will work closely with your managers and human resources professionals to develop a solid understanding of your employment issues and policies. We'll then craft customized solutions to ensure compliance with national and state labor laws, minimize disputes with employees, and maximize strategic advantage if litigation is necessary. We stress creative planning and aggressive advocacy for every client.