We help employers develop proactive strategies, strong policies, and practical solutions to cultivate a legally compliant workplace with an engaged and productive workforce. We work closely with management and Human Resources Departments to navigate the complexities of the employer-employee relationship across all stages and address the evolving challenges of today’s workplace.

Whether addressing individual employee issues or broader workplace concerns, we offer practical and effective guidance to help employers identify potential liabilities, maintain legal compliance, and mitigate risks. We help our clients by:

• Evaluating policies, practices, and systems to assess exposure for potential violations of law or areas of risk.
• Drafting and reviewing policies, including employee handbooks, to ensure not only compliance with the law but an accurate reflection of workplace procedures.
• Advising managers, business owners, and human resource professionals on all aspects of employee relations.
• Investigating reports of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation and advising on appropriate actions.
• Counseling employers concerning organization-wide challenges, new and developing areas of law, and compliance with all relevant, local, state, and federal laws governing employees and the workplace.

Our experienced team delivers practical and proactive solutions across a variety of employment issues, including:

• Harassment, discrimination, and retaliation
• Hiring, performance management, discipline, and termination
• Workplace investigations
• Disability accommodations
• Labor law compliance
• Leaves of absence
• Equal pay compliance
• I-9 compliance
• Separation agreements, non-competes, and trade secrets
• Reductions in force
• Mandatory training
• Temporary staffing and independent contractor relationships
• State and federal DOL audits
• Whistleblowing
• Workplace violence prevention