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Employment Law

Practical, business-first employment guidance that keeps your team protected and your operations moving—offers, handbooks, compliance, and dispute avoidance.

What We Handle

Core employment documents and day-to-day counsel tailored for startups and growing teams.

Offers & Onboarding

Offer letters, confidential information/IP assignment agreements, new-hire packets.

Employee Handbooks

State-specific, compliant policies with practical guardrails for managers.

Independent Contractors

IC agreements, classification analysis, and workflow structure to reduce risk.

Wage & Hour Hygiene

Exempt vs. non-exempt, timekeeping, meal/rest compliance, and pay practices.

Compliance & Training

Required notices, harassment prevention, managerial checklists and scripts.

Exits & Transitions

Separation agreements, releases, and sensitive communications templates.

How We Work

Clear scopes, quick turnaround, and predictable pricing. We can work project-based or as your fractional employment counsel.

Package

Essentials

Flat fee
  • Offer letter + IP/Confidentiality
  • Basic handbook (state-specific)
  • 2 contractor agreement templates
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Growth

Flat fee
  • Custom handbook & policy suite
  • Manager scripts + compliance checklist
  • Separation agreement template
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Package

Counsel

Monthly
  • Priority Q&A and reviews
  • Policy updates & training
  • Quarterly compliance health-check
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FAQs

Do you handle multi-state teams?
Yes. We build handbooks and policies that account for California and other state requirements, and we flag when local counsel is advisable.
Can you review my existing handbook?
Absolutely. We’ll redline your current materials, update for current law, and provide manager-friendly guidance notes.
Do you litigate?
We focus on proactive compliance and dispute avoidance. We can coordinate with litigation counsel if needed.

Need fast, practical employment help?

Get compliant documents and clear guidance—without slowing down your business.