Our Business Services for Employers
The Law Offices of Barnum & Avila in Benicia, CA, offer legal advice and representation to business employer clients covering the entire gamut of employment law. Our attorneys are here to support and guide our business clients through the challenges presented in every employment law matter. Our services are described more specifically below.
Legal Defense
The Law Offices of Barnum & Avila provide representation to employer business clients in all courts and administrative proceedings involving employment law claims. Our firm has successfully defended employer clients in hundreds of lawsuits in the state and federal courts of California. The firm has defended clients in lawsuits against them for wage and hour claims, employment and class action cases, wrongful termination, discrimination, breach of employment agreement, sexual harassment, and unfair business practices. The firm has also successfully defended employer business clients before all administrative agencies including the State of California, Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH), the Department of Industrial Relations (Labor Commissioner’s Office), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), U.S. Department of Labor, and Cal and Federal OSHA. The firm strives to achieve cost effective, fair, and successful conclusions to litigation and administrative claims.
Personnel and Termination/Separation Advice
Handling personnel matters can be challenging and present difficult and sensitive legal issues. The attorneys at Barnum & Avila are here to assist business employer clients with these matters, provide helpful advice and draft documents to reduce legal exposure including carrying out personnel separations in a fair and legally proper manner.
Wage and Hour Defense
One of the most complex areas of law for employers is to comply with the many wage and hour laws and regulations under the Labor Code and Wage and Hour Orders. The attorneys at Barnum & Avila have represented and defended employer business clients in numerous cases involving these claims brought by employers in lawsuits in the state and federal courts of California and before the State of California, Labor Commissioner’s Office. It is essential that employers are represented properly in these cases to avoid adverse monetary judgments.
Labor Commissioner Defense/Appeals
The Law Offices of Barnum & Avila have represented employer business clients and numerous wage and hour claims before the California Labor Commissioner and U.S. Department of Labor. We will successfully represent you before these administrative agencies and handle the appeals of any adverse orders.
Class Action Defense
Employer business client have been increasingly targeted by class action and Private Attorney General Act (PAGA) lawsuits, especially for alleged violations of the wage and hour laws of the State of California. This is very complex litigation and The Law Offices of Barnum & Avila have substantial experience defending clients in these lawsuits and achieving favorable outcomes.
Employee Handbooks and Personnel Policies and Procedures
Having a properly drafted and updated employee handbook setting forth the employer’s personnel policies and procedures is an important document to protect an employer from potential legal exposure and to comply with the numerous provisions of the Labor Code and Wage and Hour Orders. Barnum and Avila have prepared hundreds of employee handbooks and personnel policies and procedures and can revise existing employee handbooks to make sure they are up to date and consistent with the employment laws.
Workplace Investigations
When employees submit complaints to employers for harassment, discrimination, or health and safety violations, employers are legally required to conduct a proper and thorough investigation and take appropriate action. The Law Offices of Barnum & Avila have substantial experience in conducting these investigations and making appropriate recommendations to employer business clients to properly resolve these matters.
Employment Agreements
It is important for employers to set forth the terms and conditions of employment for executive and management positions in a formal employment agreement. The absence of an employment agreement can lead to misunderstandings and legal disputes. Barnum & Avila have the employment law experience to draft legally proper employment agreements that serve the interests of the employee and employer.
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Contact us at (707)-745-3747 for more on employer services.