top of page

AREAS OF PRACTICE

Employers often feel overwhelmed with employee issues.  We can work with you to identify and address compliance issues and implement measures that will significantly reduce the possibility of costly employment litigation.  If an employee has already filed a claim, we are experienced in defending businesses in state/federal court and before administrative agencies. 

Employment Litigation

Employment Litigation

  • Wrongful discharge claims

  • Civil rights claims

  • Federal and state whistleblower litigation

  • Federal and state wage and hour litigation

  • Breach of employment contract claims

  • Non-compete agreement disputes

  • Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) claims

  • Michigan Paid Medical Leave Act (PMLA) claims

  • Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) claims

  • Michigan Persons with Disabilities Civil Rights Act (PDCRA) claims

  • Unemployment proceedings

  • Arbitration proceedings

Employment Law Advice

Employment Law Advice

​

  • Criminal background and credit check guidance

  • Drug and alcohol testing compliance

  • EEO, ADA, ADEA, FMLA and USERRA compliance

  • Wage and Hour law compliance

  • Employment Law Compliance Audits

  • Preparation of employment contracts, arbitration, confidentiality, non-compete and severance agreements

  • Policy development, preparation/revision of employee handbooks

  • Employee personnel file and I-9 form compliance audits 

  • Investigation of workplace misconduct including sexual harassment, discrimination and retaliation

  • Performance review compliance

  • Counselling/Discipline

  • Termination

Human Resources Consulting

Human Resources Consulting

​

  • Conducting criminal investigation and employee background checks

  • Fair Credit Reporting Forms

  • Reviewing/drafting job descriptions

  • Personnel file/medical/I-9 audits

  • Conducting performance evaluations

  • Bonus/Incentive Programs

  • Performance Improvement Plans

  • Termination

  • Record Retention

  • Employee Surveys

  • Stay Interviews

  • Training and Development

  • Investigation of Disciplinary Actions

  • Counseling/Coaching Supervisors

  • Sexual Harassment/Bullying Training for employees, supervisors, managers

  • Conflict Resolution Strategies

  • Social media issues

  • Investigation of misconduct

  • Investigation of discrimination/harassment claims

  • Severance negotiations

  • Exit Interviews

  • Unemployment claims management

bottom of page