San Jose Attorney Helping Businesses Avoid Wrongful Terminations

Staying competitive in the marketplace involves preventing problems before they begin as much as surviving them when they arise. Employment law is a critical area where many employers often run into difficulties. Avoiding wrongful termination claims and other employee-related lawsuits comes down to having well constructed polices and procedures in place and following them carefully.

An experienced employment law attorney at the Law Offices of Steven E. Springer can assist your business with creating and enforcing fair and viable employment policies and procedures. In addition to staying compliant with state and federal employment laws, we also protect their interests when challenges occur, including allegations of wrongful termination. Contact us to learn more about our employment law services.

At-Will Employment in California

California laws governing at-will employment are often misunderstood by employers and employees alike. Simply put, it is employment by choice, without a contract, that may be terminated by the employer or the employee at any time. Many employers get into trouble by believing the law is all they need to avoid lawsuits by unhappy employees seeking compensation after getting fired. We offer assistance with preventative measure to avoid common mistakes.

Effective Hiring and Firing Practices

Our firm offers sound employment law advice to help clients understand their rights and obligations and establish protection for terminating employees and dealing with wrongful termination claims quickly, with the minimum of expense and disruption. We will:

• Assist clients in drafting proper employee agreements that clearly define terms of employment or dismissal
• Help clients establish proper hiring procedures so employees know their employment status upfront and acknowledge so in writing
• Provide onsite training of HR and management about California's at-will laws, company employment contracts and how to discuss them properly
• Represent your interests when wrongful termination lawsuits crop up

Saving Time and Money in Employment Disputes

Unfortunately for employers, wrong termination claims are rarely isolated events. Multiple and expensive claims are all too common. We offer less costly resolution through alternative dispute resolution techniques (ADR) such as mediation. We work with you to craft solutions acceptable to both sides, saving tremendous amounts of time and expense. If litigation becomes necessary, we will aggressively protect your interests in court.

Contact us online, or call us at 408- 779-4700 for a free consultation with San Jose wrongful termination attorney Steven E. Springer.