Employment Policies, Practices & AuditsOverviewMichael Best helps employers develop and maintain policies and practices that are not only legally compliant, but also designed to effectively manage the employment relationship, attract and retain the best employees, and advance our client’s strategic objectives. As employment law continues to evolve in sometimes surprising directions, experienced counsel and a proactive approach are key to structuring workable policies for your organization and keeping them up to date. Our attorneys have extensive experience in all areas of employment law, and we draw on the knowledge of our colleagues in other practice areas as needed to provide clients with comprehensive, forward-looking advice.
Our services include the following:
- Creating and updating employee handbooks and a wide variety of employment policies tailored to each client’s needs and culture, addressing equal employment opportunity, harassment prevention and anti-discrimination, disability accommodation, hours of work, compensation, paid time off, family and medical leave, other leaves (paid and unpaid), safety, drugs and alcohol, progressive discipline, privacy, code of conduct, and many other topics
- Drafting and revising procedures and documentation for the hiring and employee management process, including applications, background check documents, offer letters, performance evaluations, leave management, discipline process, and termination
- Federal, state, and local government contractor- and subcontractor-specific policies, procedures, documents, and guidance, including affirmative action plans
- Conducting audits of client employment policies and day-to-day practices, to ensure that they are consistent with current best practices and with federal, state, and local law
- Compliance training for employees, managers, and executive leadership
- Training and written guidance on new legal developments
- Day-to-day counseling of employers on legal compliance in all areas
Michael Best’s services are multi-jurisdictional and, where applicable, consider federal, state, and local law. We represent public and private sector employers in many industries, including a number of government contractors. Related People Preview Attorney's BiographyLuis represents employers in a range of labor and employment matters and has developed a significant practice focusing on employee defection and recruitment, including litigating injunction and damage actions relating to: covenants not to compete, non-solicitation and non-disclosure agreements, unfair competition, trade secrets, duty of loyalty, the Computer Fraud & Abuse Act, and state trade secrets and unfair competition statutes.  Preview Attorney's BiographyCarolyn advises public and private businesses on a range of employment, benefits, and compliance matters. She has particular experience in the context of mergers and acquisitions, assisting clients with employment diligence in both public and private transactions. Her work also includes helping clients navigate complex employment regulations and agreements while mitigating potential legal risks, and when the need arises, counseling on workplace internal investigations and employment litigation m ...  Preview Attorney's BiographyBusinesses, owners, and boards of directors look to Scott as their outside general counsel to ensure legal compliance of their operations and initiatives. Scott also represents businesses and manages litigation in federal and state courts and administrative agencies throughout the country in all areas of employment law.  Preview Attorney's BiographyHolly concentrates her practice on labor and employment disputes and counsel. As a litigator, she mounts forceful and persuasive defenses before federal and state courts and administrative agencies on behalf of employers. As an advisor, she helps management develop and maintain compliant employee policies.  Preview Attorney's BiographyDavid is a zealous and unrelenting advocate in employment and labor relations matters. He also serves as general counsel for selected clients. David’s practice is defined by his singular commitment to helping clients achieve their business objectives.  Preview Attorney's BiographySam brings a wealth of knowledge and hands-on experience to Michael Best. With more than two decades of experience spanning both in-house, government and private practice roles, Sam has cultivated a unique blend of skills in global privacy and data security counseling, investigations and labor and employment law.Before joining Michael Best, Sam served in several roles at a leading provider of industrial automation and digital transformation technologies, including assistant general counsel, empl ...  Preview Attorney's BiographyKelly helps employers of all sizes meet their staffing needs by handling the immigration issues they face in hiring foreign nationals and moving employees around the globe. A partner in the firm’s Labor & Employment Relations Practice Group and Co-chair of the immigration practice, she handles compliance issues for corporations that transfer dozens of employees into and out of the United States each year, as well as small companies seeking to bring in a few key hires from abroad.  Preview Attorney's BiographyDenise represents management clients in regard to labor and employment matters. Clients in sectors such as construction, transportation, manufacturing, healthcare, food, and education turn to her for informed guidance on matters involving Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) issues, including investigating, defending citations, and assisting with abatement.
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