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InquireFrequently Asked Questions
›Why does my business need an employment lawyer if we already have HR?
HR manages day-to-day people issues; we handle the legal risk behind them. We help you set policies, make tough calls on discipline or termination, and avoid the missteps that turn into lawsuits or agency complaints.
›What is the most common mistake employers make?
Misclassifying workers: treating employees as independent contractors, or treating non-exempt workers as exempt from overtime. These errors are easy to make and expensive to fix, often triggering back-pay claims and penalties.
›Do I really need an employee handbook?
Yes. A clear, up-to-date handbook sets expectations, applies your rules consistently, and gives you important legal protections if a complaint arises. An outdated handbook can do more harm than good, so it's worth reviewing regularly.
›How should I handle firing an employee?
Carefully and consistently. Before a termination, we help you document the reasons, confirm you're applying policies evenly, and weigh whether a severance agreement makes sense, steps that significantly reduce the risk of a wrongful-termination or discrimination claim.
›An employee filed a complaint or an agency charge. What should I do?
Contact us before responding. How you handle the first steps — preserving documents, conducting a fair investigation, and avoiding anything that looks like retaliation — often shapes the entire outcome.
›Can I stop a former employee from competing with me or taking my information?
Often, yes — but the rules vary by state and have been changing fast. We draft confidentiality, non-solicitation, and (where enforceable) non-compete agreements that protect your business and actually hold up.
Our FAQs are for your convenience and are provided only as general guidance. Legal advice addressing your specific needs is only available by engaging the firm for legal services and working directly with us.
