JMY Law | Services

How We Help...

Expert and forward-thinking HR and Employment law services for employers

Trusted Resource For DAY-TO-DAY HR PRACTICES AND COMPLIANCE

Employee performance and Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs)
Employee discipline
Employee leave
Termination
Employee Handbook policies and procedures
Other common and not-so-common HR issues, questions, and concerns

WAGE AND HOUR ISSUES (FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT)

Overtime pay and proper calculation of the overtime rate
Exempt/non-exempt classification
Independent contractor analysis
Minimum wage, commission, and bonuses
Wage deductions
Employment of minors and individuals with disabilities
Recordkeeping requirements

FEDERAL AND STATE LAW COMPLIANCE

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Title VII – Anti-Discrimination and Anti-Retaliation laws
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and reasonable accommodations
Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA)
Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (WARN Act)
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
Comparable and other state and local laws

DISCRIMINATION, RETALIATION, WRONGFUL DISCHARGE

Discrimination avoidance and defense
Retaliation avoidance and defense
Investigation and resolution of discrimination and retaliation claims
Effective anti-discrimination and anti-retaliation policies and procedures
Discrimination- and retaliation-free workplace training

HARASSMENT-FREE WORKPLACE

Effective harassment-free workplace policies and procedures
Avoidance and defense of sexual harassment claims
Avoidance and defense of harassment claims based on other protected classifications (race, age, religion, etc.)
Investigation and resolution of harassment claims
Harassment-free workplace training

CUSTOMIZED HR LEGAL COMPLIANCE TRAINING

We provide in-house, off-site or group training on a variety of HR Compliance topics, including:

Harassment-Free Workplace training for managers and employees
Manager and Supervisor's Vital Role in Legal Compliance and Best Practices
Employee Corrective Measures (discipline), Performance and Documentation
Wage and Hour Best Practices
Interviewing and Hiring

Employee Handbook

We assist with all aspect of Employee Handbooks, including

Creating and drafting lawful, effective and customized policies and procedures, with a focus on protecting your business while reflecting your culture
Handbook review
Assisting with creating and implementing individual policies; helping you understand the practical implications of those policies
Developing and implementing effective and meaningful policies such as:
- Anti-Harassment
- Anti-Discrimination
- Drug-free workplace
- Attendance and absences
- Paid Time Off
- Policies specific to your work environment
Training your Managers about handbooks, updates, and connection between their actions (or inactions) and written policies

EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENTS

We advise, draft and help enforce. . .

Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure, Trade Secrets Agreements
Non-Competition Agreements
Non-Solicitation Agreements
Ownership of Work Product Agreements
Executive Agreements
Settlement and Release Agreements
Severance Agreements

We represent employers before the

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Claims
Ohio Civil Rights Commission (OCRC) Claims
Department of Labor (claims or audits)
Ohio Department of Job and Family Services, Unemployment Compensation Division Claims or Audits

AUDIT OF HR PRACTICES

We provide a comprehensive review of all aspects of HR, including:

Complete review of all HR practices, documentation, and policies from your employment application:
- Interviewing and hiring practices; drug testing, background checks
- Employment Agreements (those currently used or those needed), offer letters and more
- Confidentiality and trade secret matters
- Wage and Hour practices
- Employee Handbook review and development
- Performance reviews and documentation
- Day-to-day practices such as discipline, termination, performance feedback, recordkeeping and more
- Personnel files
- Accident-injury reporting and workers’ compensation reporting
- Training
- Employment postings and notices
- Other policies or practices unique to your workplace

We can help you ...

Prioritize HR legal needs
Establish sound practices with a focus on practicality and liability protection
Establish industry standard policies and practices (paid time off, performance reviews, documentation, recordkeeping)
Manage your common employment questions, concerns and day-to-day HR legal needs

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