Employers who want to create a positive workplace need the services of an employment attorney who is proactive and can provide the protection a business requires. From drafting employee handbooks and policies to contracts, compliance and other employment-related issues, I can ensure your legal needs are met. Some of the services I can provide for employers include:

• Compliance and Risk Management: Employment laws and regulations are always changing. I provide sound and timely advice to ensure you remain in compliance with state and federal laws and regulations to minimize the risk of legal disputes.
• Employee Handbook and Policy Drafting: When you keep your employees well-informed, you reduce legal liabilities. I can draft employee handbooks and policies that foster a culture of compliance and professionalism.
• Employee Relations: I specialize in cultivating positive employee relations for employers, including strategic approaches to compliance, dispute resolution, communication, and other workplace challenges.
• Employment-Related Contracts: I can draft several employment-related contracts, including employment contracts, independent contractor agreements, non-disclosure and non-compete agreements, non-solicitation agreements, offer letters, confidentiality agreements, arbitration agreements and severance agreements.
• Leave of Absence: Understanding the complexities of federal and state laws that govern the various types of leaves of absence and their sometimes intersections can be confusing and overwhelming. I work with you to ensure you understand your obligations and develop strategies for handling leave of absence matters effectively.
• Performance Management: I am dedicated to providing support in disciplinary and corrective action measures, as well as terminations. I am proficient in handling difficult conversations with employees when administering disciplinary action or terminations, ensuring that these processes are managed with sensitivity and professionalism.
• Trainings: I am committed to offering a range of flexible training options, including ad-hoc or formalized management trainings held onsite or in a virtual setting. These sessions are specifically designed to address employment and wage and hour issues, with the goal of enhancing your skills and boosting your confidence in managing employees and other related matters. Whether you prefer a hands-on approach or virtual learning, I am dedicated to providing comprehensive, tailored training solutions to meet your specific needs.
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California has and continues to enact a multitude of laws that require employers’ attention each year. It can be difficult to navigate the ever-changing legal landscape. I am here to help ensure you have the information and guidance needed to comply with the laws and protect your business.

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