Human Resources Counseling

Attracting and retaining a productive workforce is a more challenging task than ever, demanding a broad understanding of complex human resources issues. Employers face a maze of federal, state and local laws that regulate their conduct and the rights and benefits of their employees, while new laws are added every year. Unions have stepped up their organizing efforts in recent years, both in traditional union-represented sectors and new sectors of the economy. Jury verdicts against employers in employment discrimination cases continue to rise in number and amount.

The case for legally sound human resource management is based on fact. Recent statistics indicate that 450 employment-related lawsuits are filed daily in the U.S. and that 56 percent of the employment suits that go to trial are won by employees.

We are committed to finding practical solutions to HR issues that meet our clients’ business objectives. We work closely with clients to anticipate and plan for potential trouble spots and to resolve problems before they get out of control. When disputes do arise, we vigorously pursue our clients’ interests in the courtroom or, where appropriate, through arbitration, mediation and other creative methods of dispute resolution.

Experience

• Assisting in strategic planning for minimizing potential employer liability related to the full spectrum of employment issues, including workplace safety, regulatory compliance (FMLA, ADA, etc.), workforce reductions, hiring and firing practices, and immigration issues.
• Avoiding discrimination and wrongful discharge claims through strategic severance counseling.
• Coordinating employment practices internationally among employers’ overseas operations.
• Designing policy manuals, guidelines and procedures.
• Providing counseling on hiring and firing in the transnational context.
• Updating clients with monthly newsletter from the Human Resources Department, HR Matters.