You get a team when you work with Wharton Aldhizer & Weaver for your employment law needs. Our knowledgeable staff of partners, associates, and paralegals develop documents, handbooks, and the policy framework to ensure your business is compliant with current state and federal laws and regulations. We collaborate with clients to develop solutions and protocols they can work with.
Employment & Severance Agreements
We draft contractual agreements for employers and employees outlining expectations and compensation for clearly defined roles and strong relationships. We write and interpret restrictive covenants, including non-solicitation and non-competition agreements and represent employers and individuals in court in actions concerning breach or enforcement of these agreements.
HR Risk Management
From hiring to termination, employee drug and alcohol testing, leave, and discipline, and all matters in between, we provide practical advice to business owners and human resource professionals to comply with legal obligations when employment issues arise.
Employee Handbooks
We work with you to develop policies and handbooks that work for your business and frame employer and employee expectations.
Wage & Hour Compliance
Our team helps you understand state and federal legal requirements for classifying and paying exempt and nonexempt employees.
Non-Compete Agreements
We protect you with written documents that detail the parameters under which current employees can leave and work for your competition.
Employee Benefits
We seamlessly coordinate additional indirect and non-cash benefits like healthcare, insurance, and retirement plans into your employee benefits package.
Executive Compensation
Our attorneys help establish tax-efficient benefits and performance incentives for your company’s executives.
Anti-Discrimination & Anti-Harassment Compliance
The policies we draft for your company protect you from claims of discrimination and other violations of state and federal employment laws. We help you to interpret and apply policies in compliance with the law and answer questions as they arise.
Workplace Safety & OSHA
Our experienced OSHA attorneys train safety professionals on their rights during an OSHA inspection. We keep clients up-to-date on current regulations to minimize business expenses.
Employment Litigation & Discrimination/Harassment Defense
We represent businesses when employees or former employees bring claims against them before the EEOC or other regulatory bodies, or in state or federal court.
Workers’ Compensation
We represent employers in claims brought by employees before the Workers’ Compensation Commission. We advise companies on their rights and obligations when an employee reports a workplace injury.
Our careful planning is the proactive step to protecting your organization. We create a framework for your business with the supporting documents necessary to mitigate risks and establish clear employee and employer expectations. An employment law attorney from Wharton Aldhizer & Weaver provides sophisticated representation both in and out of court for results you can expect.
