Employment Law

Employment Law Services for Employers, Businesses, and Employees

Employment relationships carry significant legal obligations for both employers and employees. At Baker Law Group, PLLC, our employment law practice represents businesses and employers across the full range of employment legal matters, from drafting employment agreements and workplace policies through resolving disputes and representing clients in employment litigation. Baker Law Group, PLLC also represents employees in workplace disputes where their legal rights have been violated.

Employment Law Matters Baker Law Group, PLLC Handles

Employment relationships carry significant legal obligations for both employers and employees. At Baker Law Group, PLLC, our employment law practice represents businesses and employers across the full range of employment legal matters, from drafting employment agreements and workplace policies through resolving disputes and representing clients in employment litigation. Baker Law Group, PLLC also represents employees in workplace disputes where their legal rights have been violated.

Employment Law Matters Baker Law Group, PLLC Handles

Baker Law Group, PLLC handles both transactional and litigation employment law matters. Our employment law practice covers the following areas:

• Employment Agreements and Contracts: Baker Law Group, PLLC drafts, reviews, and negotiates employment agreements for businesses and employers, ensuring terms are clearly defined, legally enforceable, and structured to protect the employer's interests. Baker Law Group, PLLC also reviews employment agreements on behalf of employees before signing.
• Employee Handbooks and Workplace Policies: Baker Law Group, PLLC drafts and reviews employee handbooks and workplace policies for businesses and employers, ensuring compliance with applicable federal and state employment laws and reducing the risk of disputes arising from unclear or legally non-compliant policies.
• Drug and Alcohol Policies: Baker Law Group, PLLC drafts and reviews workplace drug and alcohol policies for employers, ensuring compliance with applicable state and federal laws including accommodation requirements for medical use.
• Independent Contractor Agreements: Baker Law Group, PLLC drafts and reviews independent contractor agreements for businesses, advising on classification requirements under applicable state and federal law to reduce misclassification risk and the liability exposure that comes with it.
• Severance Agreements: Baker Law Group, PLLC drafts and reviews severance agreements for employers and employees, ensuring terms are legally enforceable, releases are properly structured, and the agreement protects the interests of the party being represented.
• Non-Compete and Non-Solicit Agreements: Baker Law Group, PLLC drafts and reviews non-compete and non-solicit agreements for employers, advises on enforceability under applicable state law, and represents employers in enforcement proceedings when former employees violate these agreements. Baker Law Group, PLLC also advises employees on non-compete enforceability and their rights before and after signing.
• Employment Documentation Audit: Baker Law Group, PLLC conducts employment documentation audits for businesses and employers, reviewing employment records, I-9 compliance, classification decisions, and policy documentation to identify legal exposure before a dispute or government investigation arises.
• EEOC Compliance and Charge Response: Baker Law Group, PLLC advises employers on Equal Employment Opportunity Commission compliance requirements and represents employers in responding to EEOC charges before they escalate to litigation.
• ADEA Compliance: Baker Law Group, PLLC advises employers on compliance with the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, including hiring, promotion, and termination practices that minimize exposure to age discrimination claims.
• Equal Pay Act Audits: Baker Law Group, PLLC conducts equal pay audits for employers to assess compliance with applicable equal pay laws, identify pay equity gaps, and implement corrective measures before a claim is filed.
• FAMLI Act Compliance: Baker Law Group, PLLC advises employers on compliance with applicable family and medical leave insurance laws, including policy implementation, employee notice requirements, and benefit administration obligations.
• FLSA Compliance: Baker Law Group, PLLC advises employers on Fair Labor Standards Act compliance including overtime eligibility, minimum wage requirements, exempt and non-exempt employee classification, and record-keeping obligations.
• Wage and Hour Disputes: Baker Law Group, PLLC represents employers in wage and hour compliance matters including employee classification, overtime eligibility, minimum wage compliance, and defense against wage and hour claims. Baker Law Group, PLLC also represents employees in claims involving unpaid wages, overtime disputes, and misclassification.
• Wrongful Discharge: Baker Law Group, PLLC represents employers in wrongful termination claims and advises on lawful termination procedures to minimize legal exposure. Baker Law Group, PLLC also represents employees who believe they were terminated unlawfully or in violation of public policy.
• Discrimination and Harassment Defense: Baker Law Group, PLLC represents employers in defending against workplace discrimination and harassment claims, advising on compliance with applicable anti-discrimination laws, and implementing policies that reduce exposure to claims. Baker Law Group, PLLC also represents employees whose rights have been violated through unlawful discrimination or harassment in the workplace.
• OSHA Claims and Workplace Safety: Baker Law Group, PLLC advises employers on OSHA compliance, represents employers in OSHA inspections and investigations, and defends against OSHA citations and penalties. Baker Law Group, PLLC also represents employees in matters involving workplace safety violations and retaliation for reporting unsafe conditions.

Why Choose Baker Law Group, PLLC for Employment Law Matters

Clients choose Baker Law Group, PLLC for employment law matters because:

• We represent businesses and employers across the full range of employment legal matters, from proactive compliance and policy drafting through dispute resolution and litigation.
• We understand that preventing employment disputes through properly drafted agreements, handbooks, and policies is more cost-effective than resolving them after the fact.
• We represent both employers and employees, giving our attorneys insight into how employment disputes are evaluated from both sides of the table.
• We respond quickly. Employment matters often involve strict filing deadlines and early legal intervention affects the outcome of your case.
• We operate across multiple markets, giving clients consistent employment law representation regardless of where their matter arises.