Employment Law
We regularly help clients safely navigate the complex and vexing morass of personnel issues they face on a daily basis, including wage and hour requirements, discrimination issues, affirmative action, sexual harassment, employee benefits, wrongful discharge, employment contracts, drug and alcohol testing, privacy issues, hiring and disability, employment termination, family leaves, and the use of contingent workers. To head off possible disputes, and best position your business to defeat baseless claims by disgruntled employees, we assist in preparing complete but concise handbooks and related personnel policies. We are here when your immediate personnel issues demand answers.
The landscape of employment law, perhaps more so than any other area of law, is constantly changing. When necessary, we represent clients in EEOC and BOLI proceedings, employment benefit hearings, arbitrations, and courtroom proceedings. B. Kevin Burgess, the leader of our employment law group, has been a frequent speaker on employment law matters, and coordinates knowledgeable, informed representation in administrative and courtroom settings.