Employment Law
US Employment law is in a constant state of flux, requiring both employer and their employees to stay actively informed of their respective rights and responsibilities. We can keep you current as the laws, your company and your employees evolve.
The McHattie Law Firm, as an “outside general counsel” regularly counsel’s client’s on employment strategies, issues and disputes. We uniquely address the overlap between employment and intellectual property law. Non-compete and non-disclosure agreements help protect company trade secrets, creative works and other intellectual property. Well-crafted employment contracts reduce confusion about who owns the intellectual property that is created by employees and independent contractors. Internet, social media, and electronic communications policies in employee handbooks can help ensure that employees understand what they can and what they can’t do, and insure that trademarks and copyrights are properly handled, providing guidance to employees as to what they may and may not post to the Internet.
We have extensive experience helping companies update their workplace policies and procedures so that they conform to the most recent federal and state laws, paying particular attention to compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and electronic communication laws.
We also address the overlap between employment and intellectual property law. Non-compete and non-disclosure agreements help protect company trade secrets. Well-crafted employment contracts reduce confusion about who owns the intellectual property that is created by an employee. Internet, social media, and electronic communications policies in employee handbooks can help ensure that trademarks and copyrights are properly handled, providing guidance to employees as to what they may and may not post to the Internet.
Our proactive approach to assisting with the execution of employment policies and procedures will help create a positive and productive work environment for managers and employees alike.