Fort Lauderdale Employee Handbook Lawyer

Defining Employment Obligations

Most companies do not intentionally violate employment laws. They are simply so complex and so numerous that they fail to fulfill every requirement. At Shooster & Kleinman, P.A., we work with employers to develop documents to help ensure compliance with state and federal law.

Our Fort Lauderdale employee manual attorneys help businesses create documents that minimize potential liability, such as:

• Policy and procedure manuals
• Employee handbooks
• Anti-discrimination policies
• Affirmative action procedures
• Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) procedures

Human Resources Compliance

Human resources law involves hundreds of different federal, state and local laws. These laws change frequently and are frequently reinterpreted by the courts, requiring an experienced lawyer to help the company manage the requirements. We help businesses comply with the laws by:

• Reviewing handbooks
• Reviewing job descriptions
• Reviewing job applications and investigation forms
• Reviewing methods for keeping employee data secure
• Advising businesses of HIPPA rules for employee health information

Employers often have inadequate forms related to hiring and investigations. The proper forms can make the difference between winning and losing an employee lawsuit or even an unemployment hearing. The forms must not contain questions prohibited by law, and such questions cannot be asked at an interview. It is essential that HR employees be properly trained on the kinds of questions that can be asked. Employees sometimes hire companies who send people out to pose as job seekers, but whose real function is to gather information on the company's hiring practices.

Boca Raton Internal Investigation Attorney

When an employee makes an allegation of impropriety against your company, it is necessary to investigate thoroughly. All the facts and circumstances surrounding the allegations must be examined to determine whether the company has a real risk of liability.

Our firm has a long history of representing employees. When a company hires a law firm known for representing employees, it demonstrates the company's commitment to conducting a good-faith investigation and it enhances the company's credibility should the matter wind up in litigation.

Contact Us Today

As a business owner, if you have questions about employee relations or managing an investigation or audit, seek the advice of an experienced attorney. Call Shooster & Kleinman, P.A. at 954-969-3900, toll free 800-207-4004 or contact us online. All information exchanged is held in the strictest confidence and is protected by the attorney client privilege. What you say to us stays with us.