EMPLOYMENT LAW SERVICES
Located in Florida, our employment law practice groupprovides dedicated legal representation and counsel to employers on labor and employment matters. We have extensive experience advising and representing Florida companies on compliance with state and federal employment laws and regulations.
Our Expertise
We specialize in a wide range of employment law services designed to provide you with protection from possible legal violations as well as defenses in the case of legal action against you by governmental bodies or your employees, including:
Compliance Guidance
- Reviewing handbooks/policies to ensure compliance with Federal and Florida employment statutes
- Conducting audits to identify and resolve potential compliance issues
- Providing ongoing updates on changing workplace laws
Policy Manuals & Job Descriptions
- Drafting Employee Handbooks customized to your specific business
- Drafting HIPAA and OSHA manuals and implementation assistance including initial and annual employee trainings
- Drafting confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements to protect your valuable intellectual property, client information, and trade secrets
- Analyzing each position within your organization in your workplace environment and drafting customized job descriptions
Hiring & Firing Practices
- Assisting with proper hiring, discipline, and termination processes
- Ensuring compliance with discrimination, harassment and retaliation laws
- Advising on documentation, performance management, and progressive discipline
- Providing legally sound employment agreements, independent contractor agreements and severance agreements
Wage & Hour Issues
- Providing guidance on wage payment laws, minimum wage, overtime and exemptions
- Assisting with classification of employees vs independent contractors
- Advising on meal/rest break requirements and scheduling
Workplace Investigations
- Conducting prompt and thorough investigations of harassment, discrimination and other workplace complaints
- Interviewing witnesses, reviewing evidence and documenting findings
- Making determination and recommendations
Litigation & Defense
- Defending charges filed with the EEOC, DOL, NLRB and other federal or state agencies
- Representing employers in lawsuits involving wrongful termination, discrimination, etc.
- Protecting employer interests and rights if litigation occurs
Training Programs
- Developing customized harassment and discrimination prevention training
- Educating managers on proper documentation, discipline and termination protocols
- Training employees on workplace rights and responsibilities