As an employer, you should seek legal advice as to current employment laws, such as the differences between independent contractors and employees, deciding whether to issue non-compete agreements to new employees, as well as making sure employees are kept current with respect to anti-discrimination and sexual harassment policies. As an employee, you should also seek legal advice when asked by an employer to sign various documentation, such as non-compete agreements, etc. In short, several steps can be taken by both employer and employee that will ensure a good working relationship, in addition to providing safety precautions before problems arise. These protections may save you both time and thousands of dollars by potentially avoiding trial costs.
Attorney Barry Bachrach is well versed in both employer and employee employment law. Call the Law Office of Barry Bachrach for all your employment law matters.