Henson & Efron offers its clients a variety of services to address the complexities of today's employment relationships. Our attorneys are prepared to answer day-to-day questions, such as dealing with a problem employee, or to provide the advice and assistance necessary to create effective policy manuals or employee handbooks. We are also able to provide valuable assistance by drafting contracts which are important to the employment relationship, such as non-compete or severance benefit agreements. In addition, our experienced trial attorneys are available in the event litigation over employment, harassment, or other discrimination issues arise.

Services

• Advice And Assistance In Dealing With Problem Employees
• Advise Employers In Labor Relations Matters
• Assistance In Preparation Of Affirmative Action Plans
• Design, Draft And Review Handbooks And Policy Manuals
• Draft Employment Contracts And Severance Agreements
• Preparation Of Response To Discrimination Investigations
• Provide Information Relevant To Employee Status Under Wage And Hour Law, Independent Contractor
• Rules Or Leave Of Absence Laws
• Representation At Administrative Proceedings, Such As Discrimination Claims Or Reemployment
• Insurance Appeals
• Representation Of Employers And Employees In Employment-Related Litigation

Representative Experience

• Drafted and reviewed employee handbooks and employer policy manuals, employment and non-compete contracts and severance agreements
• Counseled and represented employers in connection with claims or litigation involving compensation issues, difficult discharge situations, harassment and discrimination claims and non-compete enforcement
• Conducted investigations into harassment claims and grievance issues arising in the employment context and as lead counsel for a major state university
• Appointed as special master by United States District Court to conduct a trial and issue a report in an employment discrimination case
• Served as special counsel to committee of board of directors for a public company to successfully resolve a large, sensitive employment claim
• Advised employers concerning application of the Fair Labor Standards Act, Family Medical Leave Act and determination of independent contractor status
• Advised employers in labor relations matters, including contract negotiation and grievance response
• Successfully defended employers against claims of discrimination in court and before federal and state agencies
• Represented commissioned salesperson in commission dispute with former employer resulting in a significant settlement in favor of the employee
• Drafted and reviewed employee handbooks and employee policy manuals to maintain employment at will relationship
• Resolved breach of contract claims on behalf of employees, to assure payment of all compensation owed
• Defended individuals at trial on claims by former employer alleging breach of noncompete agreements
• Henson & Efron commenced litigation on behalf of and successfully settled a case for a minority shareholder who was frozen out of a closely held corporation's affairs, including being fired, removed from the board of directors, and denied a market for his shares.
• Counseled and represented employers in connection with claims or litigation involving compensation issues, difficult discharge situations, harassment and discrimination claims and non-compete enforcement

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