While employment law is certainly complex, it’s also crucial for business owners to be fully aware of proper procedures. Accordingly, securing the assistance of a skilled attorney is imperative to ensure your business remains in compliance with all applicable regulations. The following are five instances when having professional legal guidance is crucial.

Employment Law: When You Need an Attorney

Lawsuits & Claims

Perhaps the best reason to retain the services of an employment law attorney is to minimize the impact of lawsuits and other claims. Legal actions can be very damaging to a business, especially without proper legal counsel.  Your legal team will offer insight into the best strategies for dealing with lawsuits, while also providing information on how to avoid them altogether.

Human Resource Handbooks

Virtually every business needs a human resource handbook to make company policies abundantly clear. Creating a handbook requires some legal knowledge, as you run the risk of violating state or federal laws when creating certain policies. An attorney can review your handbook to ensure it remains enforceable.

Employee Terminations

Wrongful termination suits are a frequent concern for many business owners. Accordingly, you want to make certain that any employee terminations adhere to the letter of the law. While many states offer employment at-will (which means that both workers and employers can terminate employment without reason), there are certain circumstances in which firing a worker is unlawful.

Contracts

Employment contracts are usually quite complicated. This is particularly true when it comes to things like non-disclosure agreements, which may not be enforceable if they’re too strict. A thorough legal review will ensure your contracts are binding.

Classifying Workers

The difference between an actual employee and independent contractor is not always clear. However, it’s vital that you classify employees correctly to guarantee you are complying with fair business practices. For instance, you may need to offer employees certain benefits, while it would not be necessary to offer these extras to an independent contractor.

Whether you need help with an employment law issue, have questions about business succession, or require assistance with a real estate transaction, the team at Zangari Cohn Cuthbertson Duhl & Grello P.C. in New Haven, CT, is poised and ready to help. Schedule a consultation by calling (203) 789-0001 today. You can also learn more about this highly respected firm by visiting them online.