Employers must comply with seemingly countless laws and regulations and are increasingly faced with a myriad of employment issues. These laws establish legal requirements for record keeping, for maintaining specific written terms of employment for all employees, the time and manner of wage payments, and limits on hours worked and minimum wages. Moreover, nearly every employer is faced with potential claims of discrimination in all facets of employment, from hiring to firing. Maintaining compliance with laws such as the Family Medical Leave Act, Americans with Disabilities Act, EEOC regulations, and Wage and Hour regulations can sometimes overwhelm even the most conscientious company.

Our office works with employers to avoid the potential pitfalls that may arise in the employment context. We assist in drafting employment contracts and employee manuals in a way that can maximize protection for the employer. We also advise numerous businesses on specific issues as they arise, such as whether to fire an employee, and if so, when and how to best effectuate the termination while minimizing liability exposure.

The law firm also aggressively defends employers in response to formal complaints of wrongful acts, whether that be before a regulatory agency or in court, and we frequently assist companies in responding to inquiries and investigations initiated by governmental agencies such as the EEOC and Department of Labor, often resolving the matter quickly in a manner agreeable to all parties.

If your company needs some general legal guidance to assure that it remains in compliance with applicable laws, or is in need of representation on a specific claim of wrongful conduct, please contact us online or call our office at (843) 449-9417 and schedule an appointment and we can get started right away.