Our labor and employment attorneys partner with our clients’ human resources professionals, in-house counsel and managers to address and resolve any employment-related issues that may arise — and to prevent them from occurring in the first place.
We routinely provide advice on a wide variety of employment matters. Our advice is candid, pragmatic, and designed to help companies manage their legal compliance obligations and reduce the risk of legal challenges to their employment decisions. We regularly advise clients on the following areas, among others:
To help clients limit their legal risks, we conduct audits of their human resources practices and policies in advance of potential challenges. These audits may include reviews of employee classifications and exemptions, evaluation of the company’s compensation or performance management systems, reviews of employee handbooks, policies and procedures, audits of I-9 forms and personnel files, and assessment of the company’s affirmative action procedures. When we find that the company’s practices are not consistent with current law or industry best practices, we help our clients identify and implement new approaches that balance legal compliance with the needs and objectives of the business.
We are often asked to help clients protect their investment in employees by drafting effective and enforceable employment agreements, retention agreements, and restrictive covenants. One size does not fit all in this area, and we apply our full knowledge and experience to crafting creative solutions to business problems.
Firm News
06.03.24
Troutman Pepper Partner Named a 'Go To Lawyer' for Employment Law by Virginia Lawyers Weekly
Speaking Engagements
02.28.24
North Carolina Bar Association's 2024 Fundamentals of Employment Law Webinar
Podcasts
08.03.23
How to Combat Corporate Theft: Office Space
Podcasts
07.20.23
Managing High Performers: Top Gun Maverick
Podcasts
07.11.23
Managing Employee Burnout: Netflix's Beef
Articles + Publications
06.29.23
Virginia Legislature Makes Changes to Employment Law