Employment Law

EMPLOYMENT LAW – STRATEGIC WORKFORCE LEGAL SOLUTIONS

Strategic Workforce Solutions and Mobility Services

Our Employment & Immigration practice helps organizations navigate complex workforce challenges while ensuring compliance with evolving employment laws and immigration requirements.

Core Services:

Employment Law: Employment contracts, policies, and compliance frameworks
Executive Compensation: Incentive plans, equity compensation, and benefits
Immigration Services: Work permits, visa applications, and corporate mobility
Labor Relations: Union negotiations, collective bargaining, and industrial relations
Employment Disputes: Discrimination claims, wrongful termination, and settlement negotiations
Workplace Compliance: Health and safety, data protection, and regulatory compliance
Organizational Restructuring: Redundancies, TUPE transfers, and change management

Our Employment Law practice provides strategic legal counsel to employers across all industries, helping organizations navigate complex employment relationships while ensuring compliance with evolving employment laws and maintaining productive, compliant workplaces.

Employment Compliance & Policy Development

Building Strong Employment Law Foundations

Our employment compliance specialists help organizations develop comprehensive employment policies and procedures that ensure legal compliance while supporting business objectives and creating positive workplace cultures.

Policy Development:

Employee Handbooks: Comprehensive policy manuals covering all aspects of employment
Anti-Harassment Policies: Workplace harassment prevention, complaint procedures, and investigation protocols
Equal Employment Opportunity: EEO policies, diversity initiatives, and inclusion programs
Wage & Hour Policies: Compensation policies, overtime rules, and timekeeping procedures
Leave Policies: Family and medical leave, vacation policies, and accommodation procedures
Social Media Policies: Digital communication guidelines, privacy expectations, and professional conduct standards

Compliance Management:

Multi-State Compliance: Coordinated compliance across multiple jurisdictions
Industry-Specific Requirements: Sector-specific employment regulations and best practices
Regulatory Updates: Ongoing monitoring of employment law changes and compliance updates
Training Programs: Management training, compliance education, and awareness programs
Audit Services: Employment practice audits, compliance assessments, and corrective action planning
Documentation Standards: Record-keeping requirements, documentation best practices, and retention policies

Executive Employment & Compensation

Sophisticated Executive Employment Solutions

Our executive employment practice provides comprehensive legal counsel for senior-level employment relationships, including executive recruiting, compensation design, and separation arrangements.

Executive Agreements:

Employment Contracts: Executive employment agreements, term negotiation, and performance metrics
Compensation Packages: Base salary, bonus structures, and incentive compensation design
Equity Compensation: Stock options, restricted stock, and long-term incentive plans
Benefits Packages: Executive benefits, deferred compensation, and retirement planning
Change in Control: Severance arrangements, golden parachute provisions, and transaction protections
Non-Compete Agreements: Restrictive covenants, non-solicitation clauses, and trade secret protection

Executive Transitions:

Executive Recruitment: Legal aspects of executive searches, offer negotiations, and onboarding
Succession Planning: Leadership succession, emergency succession, and transition management
Termination Arrangements: Severance negotiations, separation agreements, and transition services
Post-Employment Obligations: Non-compete enforcement, confidentiality protection, and consulting arrangements
Dispute Resolution: Executive employment disputes, breach of contract claims, and settlement negotiations

Workplace Investigations & Risk Management

Proactive Workplace Issue Resolution

Our workplace investigation practice provides comprehensive investigation services and risk management strategies to address workplace issues promptly and effectively while minimizing legal exposure and maintaining workplace harmony.

Investigation Services:

Harassment Investigations: Sexual harassment, workplace bullying, and hostile work environment claims
Discrimination Claims: Age, race, gender, disability, and other protected class discrimination
Workplace Violence: Threat assessment, violence prevention, and crisis management
Ethics Violations: Code of conduct violations, fraud investigations, and whistleblower complaints
Performance Issues: Performance-related investigations, misconduct analysis, and corrective action planning
Retaliation Claims: Anti-retaliation compliance, complaint handling, and protective measures

Risk Management:

Prevention Strategies: Workplace harassment prevention, early intervention programs, and culture improvement
Training & Education: Supervisor training, employee education, and awareness campaigns
Complaint Systems: Complaint procedures, reporting mechanisms, and resolution processes
Crisis Management: Workplace crisis response, media relations, and stakeholder communications
Legal Strategy: Litigation prevention, settlement negotiations, and defense strategy development

Labor Relations & Collective Bargaining

Strategic Labor Relations Management

Our labor relations practice provides comprehensive counsel for unionized workplaces, collective bargaining negotiations, and labor-management relations, helping employers maintain productive relationships while protecting business interests.