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Louisiana Employment Law & Litigation Attorneys
Employment Attorneys Representing Louisiana Companies
As Louisiana’s oldest and largest law firm, Hudson, Potts & Bernstein appreciates the importance to businesses of all matters relating to employees and employment. Solid and effective employment strategies can improve profitability and limit liability while disputes involving employees can be costly. Our knowledgeable employment attorneys regularly represent employers of all kinds in a wide array of legal matters involving their employees. If your company needs any type of assistance with employment law or litigation matters, please do not hesitate to consult with one of the employment lawyers at Hudson, Potts & Bernstein for more information today.Assisting Employers with Policy Development
The most effective way to prevent employee conflicts or mistreatment is to have policies and systems in place that ensure compliance with the vast web of employment laws as well as employee education and training. Having clear policies for hiring, promotions, pay increases, discipline, employment records, termination, and more can help to avoid inequality and claims of discrimination. Our attorneys can assist you in developing an employee handbook that addresses any company policies relevant to employment to assist your employees in fully understanding your policies and recognizing the consistent application of those policies, which can prevent disputes and allegations. If you need assistance developing new policies or revamping existing ones, please contact Hudson, Potts & Bernstein.Employment Contracts
Contracts can play an important role in the employment relationship. While Louisiana is an at-will employment state, many companies still choose to have employees sign a variety of contracts that can govern their term at the company or beyond. It is critical to ensure that all employment-related contracts are carefully drafted to ensure the interests of your company are fully protected and that your obligations to the employee are clear. We can assist with drafting, review, and negotiation of the following employment contracts, among others:- Employment agreements
- Labor agreements
- Non-disclosure agreements
- Non-compete agreements
- Complex severance agreements
Defending Against Employee Claims
One of the most important areas of practice in employment law is defending your company against claims of legal violations and harm to employees. Such claims are permissible by a variety of employment laws on both the state and federal level that protect the rights and set standards for the treatment of potential employees, employees, and former employees. Cases brought by employees can involve a wide range of legal issues, including the following and more:- Wage claims
- Overtime claims
- Independent contractor classification
- Disabilities
- Discrimination
- Harassment
- Retaliation
- Wrongful termination
- Whistleblowing
- Employee benefits
- ERISA
- Affirmative action
- Health and safety violations
- Family and medical leave
- Workers’ compensation
Extensive Knowledge of Federal and State Employment Laws
Employment law is comprised of a great number of lengthy laws that regulate many aspects of employment including pay, fair treatment, hiring, firing, time off, safety, benefits, and more. The following are only some examples of the laws that may be involved in an employment law matter:- Fair Labor Standards Act
- Occupational Safety and Health Act
- Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
- Americans With Disabilities Act
- Age Discrimination in Employment Act
- Employee Retirement Income Security Act
- Family Medical Leave Act
- Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act
- Federal Employer's Liability Act