Employer/employee relationships can range from smooth to adversarial. Whether it’s a corporation involved in litigation, a company faced with lay-offs or an executive suddenly made redundant, an action plan can help to align interests or minimize liability. In this case, a pro-active strategy resulted in a stable working environment.

Employer/employee relationships can range from smooth to adversarial. Whether it’s a corporation involved in litigation, a company faced with lay-offs or an executive suddenly made redundant, an action plan can help to align interests or minimize liability.

In this case, a pro-active strategy resulted in a stable working environment.

Situation  An accounting firm realized it had no formal policies and procedures in place for its employees. When workplace issues arose, they were not handled consistently.

Burtch Law Strategy  Determine the firm’s greatest workplace needs and challenges. Identify and prioritize the legal documents necessary to operate the business smoothly.

Outcome  The firm ended up with an employee handbook and new employment documents. Both the employer and the employees were now clear about policies and expectations, and the firm was better protected under the law.

Situation  An accounting firm realized it had no formal policies and procedures in place for its employees. When workplace issues arose, they were not handled consistently.

Burtch Law Strategy  Determine the firm’s greatest workplace needs and challenges. Identify and prioritize the legal documents necessary to operate the business smoothly.

Outcome  The firm ended up with an employee handbook and new employment documents. Both the employer and the employees were now clear about policies and expectations, and the firm was better protected under the law.

Common Employment Issues

Employment counseling and litigation
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Human resources and regulatory compliance
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Employee handbooks and personnel policies
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Employment and professional agreements
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Non-competition, non-solicitation and confidentiality agreements
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Executive compensation
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Employee hiring and separation
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Employment discrimination, harassment and retaliation
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Wage and hour issues and audits
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Exempt/non-exempt status
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Independent contractor status
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Leaves of absence
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Reasonable accommodation
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Workplace health and safety
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Employment investigations and audits
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Management training
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Unemployment benefits
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Professional licensure

Typical Clientele

Businesses of all types and sizes
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Public and private corporations
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Non-profit organizations
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Executives and professionals

Representation in Front of
Administrative Agencies

Virginia State Bar Disciplinary Committee
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Virginia Board of Bar Examiners
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VBBE Character and Fitness Committee
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Boards of Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Counseling and others
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Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
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United States Department of Labor
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Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
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Virginia Employment Commission
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National Labor Relations Board