At Vanegas Law Group, our business employment law attorneys can assist in multiple legal matters.
Employment Counseling
Our business formation attorneys help employers create a workplace that meets California and federal compliance regulations, as well as other areas of employment law that require close attention. If you are an established organization but have found yourself on the receiving end of an unemployment or labor dispute, don’t hesitate to reach out to our knowledgeable legal team for assistance. We provide comprehensive representation in various matters, including workplace audits, claims investigations, employee benefits disputes, and more.
Employment Policies
The Vanegas Law Group offers a wide variety of services to assist your company through every stage of the employer-employee relationship. If you’re seeking a lawyer for startups that can counsel you on matters involving everything from employment contracts to separation agreements, we have you covered.
Our firm also offers drafting services and employment counseling for many of the following:
- Arbitration and mediation of employment disputes
- Arbitration agreements
- Employment policy development and review
- Proprietary information matters
- Nondisclosure and confidentiality agreements
- Offer letters
- Disciplinary actions
- Termination of employment and layoffs
- Severance negotiations
Employee Benefits for Small Businesses
The business formation lawyers of Vanegas Law Group frequently work with our clients to determine if employee benefits and executive compensation packages are compliant with the federal Employment Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA).
Additionally, we also address any disclosure requirements that are often associated with executive compensation, especially when proxy filings or periodic reporting are required. We have substantial experience in this field of law and can provide you with some of the most reputable counsel available in the Walnut Creek, CA area.
Employment Litigation Defense
It should go without saying that employee lawsuits should be avoided at all costs. Prevention is typically the best strategy. At the Vanegas Law Group, our business formation attorneys have in-depth insight into these matters from our decades of representing and defending employment cases.
By retaining our business law services, you get the knowledge and seasoned expertise to develop a strategy to bring the best outcome for your situation. In addition, we provide litigation counsel in the following matters:
- Wrongful termination
- Wage and hour disputes
- Civil rights violations
- Breach of contract issues
- Trade secret matters
- Employee classification disputes
- Whistleblower/Retaliation claims
- Administrative audits involving state and federal agencies (California Labor Commissioner, Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), or the federal Department of Labor (DOL))
Business Employment Law Attorneys at Vanegas Law Group
Our Walnut Creek, CA law firm has offered accessible legal services to small to midsize companies since 1979, which gives you tremendous insight into California business law. Because we represent both employees and businesses, our skilled team provides you with comprehensive legal counsel that your organization can rely on throughout its lifetime. Contact us today to schedule a free initial consultation to advise you about your legal matter.
