Employment Law

Employment law issues arise for all size companies and governmental agencies. Having an experienced attorney on your side will help to minimize or eliminate the risk. One misstep can lead to fines, administrative hearings and years of litigation. We handle employment law issues for our corporate and Emergency Services District clients to guide them in this litigious area. We work with our clients in all matters affecting the employer/employee relationship. This includes recruiting and hiring new employees, management and retention of employees, and when necessary, discipline and termination should the circumstances require this action. We provide practical advice geared towards helping our clients achieve staffing goals while reducing the potential for costly litigation.

Employment Contracts

It is becoming more and more common for employers of all sizes to have written employment contracts with their employees. Our firm prepares employment contracts and independent contractor agreements for many of our public and private clients. Oftentimes, disputes arise from employment contracts when those signing it fail to understand their rights and obligations under the contract. We review the terms contained in employment contracts to determine if they are likely to be upheld in a court of law if a breach occurs and discuss enforceability issues.

Other Disputes with Employees

We are experienced and capable to competently advise and represent clients in following areas:

Whether an employment contract, employee handbook or standard operating guidelines exist, there will always be specific situations and circumstances that arise requiring consultation. Employment involves a more personal interaction between people, sometimes the workplace is like a second family, and those situations can be rewarding if proper planning is made. Providing jobs to people is an incredibly rewarding experience and maintaining the harmony of the workplace is paramount to any business’s success.