Are you an entrepreneur? Do you have a strong legal team helping you make vital business decisions? There are many unique legal issues associated with operating a business, so it is important that you hire a competent employment lawyer to help you navigate the process. Employment lawyers can provide you with a wide range of services including preparing independent contractor and non-disclosure agreements (NDA), helping you manage legal issues related to your staff, and ensuring your business is protected against legal actions involving your employees.

Why Should You Hire an Employment Lawyer?

Employment lawyers are knowledgeable and experienced in matters regarding legal issues related to onboarding new hires, managing existing staff, and the negotiation and preparation of employment contracts and independent contractor agreements. They can also advise you on policies and procedures in your workplace and make suggestions for change as necessary. Are you concerned about an employee leaving your company and taking your business with them? An employment lawyer can prepare a noncompete agreement to protect your biggest asset – customers. Do you have trade secrets that are imperative to the services or products you offer? An employment lawyer can draw up a nondisclosure agreement to safeguard against employees sharing protected information with competitors.

Understanding Employment Law

There are various laws and regulations, both at the state and federal level, that govern employment issues and hiring practices. These laws will affect your hiring process in different ways, especially if you intend to hire both traditional W-2 employees and independent contractors. A significant part of employment law is essentially manages the relationship between you and the people you employ, and outlines the rights and responsibilities of each party. Together with these laws and your business practices, an employment lawyer can help you clearly define what you expect from your employees and what they can expect from you in return.

If you intend to hire independent contractors it is important that the terms of the employment agreement be clearly defined. Will you provide benefits? Do you offer reimbursement for expenses such as travel or home office supplies? Is the contractor required to give a certain amount of notice to resign? A clear and concise agreement should cover these issues as well as all of the responsibilities you have to the contractor, and they have to you.

Are Employment Lawyers Expensive to Hire? 

Cash flow is a vital aspect of business operations. As entrepreneurs, we understand and sympathize with the stress you might feel about hiring a firm to assist you with employment law issues. You have likely invested many resources, both financially and personally, into your business to ensure its success. The reality of business ownership is that you are vulnerable to various legal issues, especially involving your employees and employment law regulations. By allocating resources to hire a competent and experienced firm you are mitigating your legal risk and taking steps to protect yourself and the future of your company.

Who do We Work With?

Our firm assists businesses both new and established, large and small. Whether you are a new start-up seeking input on hiring new employees or a long-standing company wishing to improve your business operations, we can help. Contact our office today to schedule a free consultation.