TV Shows vs. Real Workplace Law: Employment Attorneys Answer Your Thorny HR Questions

TV shows like Suits or Law and Order necessarily make practicing law dramatic–even juicy! When we tell people we  are employment lawyers, we often get blank stares. But boy oh boy, workplace law is endlessly varied. What makes employment law so exciting? If it happens in life, it can happen at work–plus all the obligations and regulations of having employees.

Employment Law Questions Employers Face Daily

Day after day, we answer HR compliance questions from employers of all sizes, in all industries, nationwide. Because most obligations are fact-specific (hello FMLA),  many questions require specific employment law advice to ensure compliance.

This is why our Employment Counsel On-Call service is so valuable. For a monthly fixed fee, you get access to experienced employment attorneys when questions arise. Think of it as having virtual in-house employment counsel for your business (for a fraction of the cost).

A Few Real Employment Law Questions We Answer:

Q. Can we require our employees to speak English with customers, clients, vendors, etc? We want to add this requirement to our job descriptions.

Q: Can a salaried employee be converted to hourly status without changing their job description or title?

Q: Can we allow volunteers to come into our theme park and perform tasks without pay?

Q: Can we prorate the number of sick time hours for new hires who start mid-year under our policy?

Q: Is it legal for an employee to work for another company and request FMLA from us?

Q: Can we rescind a job offer after a pre-employment drug test came back positive for cannabis? The candidate claims it’s from topical cream.

Expert Employment Law Guidance Without the Legalese

Eat your heart out, TV lawyers! When you have HR questions, we have answers. We skip the legalese and also respect your time. We partner with HR professionals and business owners to deliver practical employment law solutions that move your organization forward.

Need Employment Law Advice? Contact Our Workplace Law Attorneys Today. We can help.