EMPLOYMENT ADVICE
AND COUNSELING
Knowledge is Power
An ounce of prevention is
worth a pound of cure.
At Koegle Law Group, APC, we subscribe to the adage that “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” when it comes to employment disputes. Unfortunately, many employers are wholly unaware of the nuanced and specific requirements within the law that lead to the most common disputes. Which is what led the firm to develop a robust advice and counseling team, focused on educating employers on the intricacies of employment law. Our firm believes that “knowledge is power” and that empowerment allows business owners and management teams to make well-informed decisions when balancing compliance with potential risk.
Among the most common areas of advice and counseling provided by KLG attorneys include:
- Advising on proper and complete wage and hour compliance, including classification of employees as either exempt” or “non-exempt,” and identifying when a worker qualifies as an independent contractor
- Navigating the complex network of laws involving leaves of absence
- Drafting employment agreements, compliant job descriptions, compensation plans to satisfy Fair Pay Act requirements, arbitration and non-disclosure agreements and other essential forms and templates to ensure continuity and consistency
- Advising on disciplinary actions and employment terminations
- Composing workplace privacy and violence prevention policies
- Designing and revising employee handbooks and policies to avoid common pitfalls and perils
- Presenting management and employee training sessions regarding workplace issues such as safety, harassment and discrimination prevention, and effective management techniques, including “best practices”
- Providing checklists, packages and employee training protocols for newly hired employees, disciplinary procedures, health and safety compliance and termination issues
- Conducting independent workplace investigations and audits (including wage and hour compliance audits) Our experienced team of employment professionals provides clients with efficient and cost-effective advice and counsel, in an effort to avoid conflict, reduce exposure and reduce the risks of potential litigation wherever possible.
Handbooks and Policy Review
As part of the firm’s advice and counseling practice, we would welcome the opportunity to assist you in drafting employee handbooks and manuals, designing policies and procedures governing: drug testing, background checks, pre-employment testing, harassment, and protection of trade secrets. Whether you need your handbook refreshed to capture the latest legal developments, or whether you need a new handbook built from scratch, we can offer you personalized service individually tailored for your business. Our handbooks and policies can be crafted to comply with all of the laws impacting your multistate operation or your single business location.
On-site Training and Education
Our attorneys also provide entertaining and comprehensive training for management and supervisors, ensuring they understand the importance of your policies and procedures, and how to “enforce” policies within your organization. We offer training sessions that are engaging, lively, and focused on practical skills, tailored for your business.
Advice and Audits
Among the most common problems which lead to disputes in employment law arise from a company’s hiring, discipline, termination, employee compensation, and response to harassment and discrimination complaints. The advice and recommendations provided by our experienced team will always be direct, efficient, compliant and practical. As part of our services, our team can also conduct compliance audits to review all aspects of your workplace, identifying problem areas before they blossom into legal challenges and offering practical solutions and recommendations.