State and federal employment statutes and regulations impose a wide array of obligations and attendant risks on West Virginia employers. Among the top priorities for most employers is the avoidance of litigation surrounding hiring, discipline, promotions and demotions, terminations, and occupational safety and health. Robinson & McElwee routinely provides advice and training to West Virginia employers and human resource professionals regarding cost-effective strategies for preventing potential litigation regarding human resource issues.
Our attorneys, some of whom also possess advanced human resource degrees or instruct post-graduate courses on labor relations and human resources, routinely help clients avoid employment litigation through:
- Development of up-to-date human resource policies and procedures
- Preparation of employee handbooks and personnel policy manuals
- Management training programs relating to:
- Affirmative action
- Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
- Employment issues for supervisors of bargaining unit employees
- Employment issues for union free supervisors
- ERISA
- Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
- Legal trends, judicial developments, and statutory and regulatory compliance
- National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) procedures
- OSHA compliance
- Risk reduction in hiring and discharge cases
- Sexual harassment avoidance, policies and procedures
- Whistleblower issues
- Preparation of separation, release, and waiver agreements
- Review and development of employment agreements
Litigation can be avoided or reduced and attendant cost savings realized through the combination of management training with ensuring that employment policies and procedures are up-to-date and fully compliant with West Virginia state and federal law.
Please contact Joseph M. Price [1] at jmp@ramlaw.com [2] or call 304-347-8306 for more information regarding our human resources practice.