Employment-related issues account for much of the litigation and disputes faced by growing businesses. At Braverman Law, we seek to navigate the complex terrain by using proactive strategies that protect your interests while fostering a thriving workplace.
Employment-related issues account for much of the litigation and disputes faced by growing businesses. At Braverman Law, we seek to navigate the complex terrain by using proactive strategies that protect your interests while fostering a thriving workplace.
Our Employment Law Services
We provide counsel in the following key areas of employment law to help businesses mitigate legal risks and promote growth:
- Onboarding Agreements—We craft comprehensive onboarding packages, including offer letters and confidentiality and intellectual property assignment agreements, that set clear expectations and protect your intellectual property from day one.
- Employee Incentive Plans—Equity plans are now commonly implemented to boost both motivation and retention.
- Sales Commission Agreements—In certain roles, it is common to incentivize employees with commission agreements.
- Wage and Hour Compliance – Wage and hour issues (i.e., how much employees are paid) are litigated with surprising frequency. Startups are not immune. We can help you avoid these disputes by ensuring compliance with U.S. federal and state law.
- Termination Processes—We guide you through sensitive employee terminations, including preparing separation agreements to eliminate exposure to potential claims when necessary.
- Services for executives – We have represented numerous executives and employees, from reviewing compensation packages to negotiating separation pay.
If you need legal services for litigation or employment advice beyond our expertise, we will collaborate with a firm in our network.
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How It Works
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We’ll determine your business’ needs and whether we can help.
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If we’re a good fit, we’ll get to work getting your business where it needs to be.
Frequently Asked Questions
A well-drafted offer letter establishes clear terms while preserving key rights like at-will employment. Confidentiality and IP assignment agreements safeguard your information and ensure company ownership of innovations. These documents provide a strong legal foundation, reducing potential disagreements and supporting growth.
Ultimately, without any incentive compensation, employees have little reason to care as much about the company’s success as the founders. Equity plans align employee interests with company success, creating a sense of ownership and connecting individual efforts to company growth.
Our tailored commission agreements establish clear, achievable targets that drive motivation, while at the same time providing crystal clear parameters for both the employer and the employee.
Many startups and growing companies often overlook wage and hour laws, putting themselves at risk of litigation and costly settlements. In addition to the federal requirements in the U.S., some states, such as New York, have additional regulations and penalties. Company owners may also be found individually liable if there is a violation (this is true even if the business is incorporated). The best defense is proper compliance from the outset. At Braverman Law, we can help your company comply with the various federal and state requirements.
Yes. We provide responsive support for your employment needs, including the on the areas mentioned above and other day-to-day issues such as paid leave requirements and responding to requests for accommodation.
