Human Resources Counseling

Human Resources Counseling

Human Resources Counseling Attorneys

When you’re an employer, nothing feels riskier than making employment decisions.

And nothing is more likely to take you by surprise.

Because California is considered a pro-employee-state due to its laws significantly favoring employees, it’s best  to weigh decisions very carefully before making even simple changes and even when the facts or performance appear to support the intended action.

At Larson & Gaston, we regularly counsel and advise employers like you on employment decisions to minimize your associated risk and maximize your opportunity for successful outcomes.  

When you’re an employer, nothing feels riskier than making employment decisions.

And nothing is more likely to take you by surprise.

Because California is considered a pro-employee-state due to its laws significantly favoring employees, it’s best  to weigh decisions very carefully before making even simple changes and even when the facts or performance appear to support the intended action.

At Larson & Gaston, we regularly counsel and advise employers like you on employment decisions to minimize your associated risk and maximize your opportunity for successful outcomes.  

We provide solutions tailored to you, expert counsel, a way forward — and peace of mind — on issues such as:

Employment law and personnel issues: We advise employers on personnel matters that include hiring, retention and termination of staff. Terminations cover a large portion of this work, and we frequently counsel clients on discrimination claims and litigate these claims when necessary. We handle the defense of discrimination claims involving gender, age, race, religion and disability discrimination. We also advise clients on sexual harassment claims involving staff. We are also available to investigate and respond to employee complaints. Or, when needed, we can advise and guide human resources management to conduct investigations internally.

Employment contracts: We can assist in the hiring and termination of executives and other staff, negotiate employment contracts and negotiate severance packages. While our client is the employer organization itself, we work closely with executives and staff.

Staff handbooks: Our lawyers routinely review staff handbooks for employers. We advise on modifications to handbooks that can better protect the organization and its staff. We also review and can recommend workplace policies that can assist in better protecting the employer.

We also provide effective counsel on such matters as:

  • Regulatory compliance. 
  • Trade secrets and non-compete issues.
  • Workers’ compensation.
  • Job duties and essential functions.
  • Drug and alcohol policies and testing.
  • Background checks.
  • Harassment policies and investigations.
  • Medical examinations.
  • Federal contractor compliance. 
  • Workplace violence.
  • Reductions in force. 
  • Pay practices.
  • Release agreements
  • ADA and FMLA compliance.
  • Addressing whistleblower claims.
  • Supporting You Every Day

To get in touch and schedule an initial consultation to discuss HR issues with a Los Angeles County employment law attorney, call or email Larson & Gaston, LLP.