Workforce Events & Special Projects
Reductions in Force
We guide employers through workforce reductions with an eye toward thoughtful planning and defensible execution. That includes help with selection criteria, risk assessment, separation strategy, and related documentation. The goal is to help you make hard decisions in a structured, legally sound way.
Internal Investigation Support
We advise employers running internal investigations—covering investigative approach, review of findings and documentation, and counseling on next steps. This work supports your internal decision-making while promoting consistency, fairness, and risk awareness.
Multi-State Law Analysis
For companies operating across multiple states, we deliver tailored analyses of employment laws in the jurisdictions that matter to you and explain how they apply to your operations. These projects often support expansion plans or the development of consistent, multi-state practices.
Employee Relations and Workplace Agreements
Separation Agreements
Customized separation agreements for single or multi-state workforces, aligned with legal requirements and your business needs.
Employee Pay Advance Agreements
State-specific agreements addressing wage or salary advances, structured to comply with applicable law and reduce repayment risk.
Arbitration Agreements
Draft or revision of arbitration agreements designed to resolve employment disputes outside of court, with guidance on compliant rollout.
Work-for-Hire Agreements
Agreements clarifying ownership of materials employees create on the job.
Stay or Retention Bonus Agreements
Agreements designed to incentivize continued employment through defined milestones or periods.
Specialized Employment Agreements
Employment Agreement Review
We review a sample of your existing employment agreements and identify where protections can be clarified, strengthened, or modernized.
Independent Contractor Agreements
Contractor agreements tailored to the relationship and applicable law, with guidance on key terms and classification considerations.
Executive Employment Agreements
Executive-level agreements addressing compensation, incentives, termination provisions, and other terms (provisions?) relevant to senior leadership.
Commission and Incentive Compensation Agreements
Plans that clearly define how compensation is earned, calculated, and paid—including what happens at termination—consistent with applicable law.
Restrictive Covenant Agreements
Agreements tailored to state law and business needs, covering non-competition, non-solicitation, and confidentiality provisions.
Hiring
Offer Letter Templates
Company-specific templates you can adapt across different job positions and hiring scenarios.
Hiring Practices Review
We review your hiring practices—from requisition through onboarding—to identify legal risk and provide practical recommendations.
Job Description Review and Education
Assessment of your job descriptions with guidance or training on drafting compliant, defensible descriptions.
Termination
Separation Agreement Templates
Customized templates, including versions for employees over and under 40, designed for individual terminations outside of RIFs.
Termination Practices Review
Review of termination documentation and procedures, including exit practices, with recommendations to reduce litigation and compliance risk.
Policies and Handbooks
Employee Handbooks and Policy Manuals
Customized handbooks with required and recommended policies tailored to your operations and jurisdictions, plus guidance on rollout.
Standalone Policies
Individual policies addressing specific needs—remote work, social media, accommodations, or other operational rules.
Benefits and Wage-Hour Materials
Policy materials addressing benefits, equal employment opportunity, and wage-and-hour compliance.
Annual Policy Updates
Updates to existing handbooks and policies reflecting material legal developments from the prior year.
Pay Practices and Classification
Independent Contractor Classification Review
Review of contractor classifications to identify misclassification risk and advise on corrective steps.
Pay and Timekeeping Practices Review
Assessment of payroll records and timekeeping practices and records , and advising on related best practices for the states in which you operate.
Organizational Exemption Overview
Review of exempt and non-exempt classifications across your organization to identify roles with elevated compliance risk.
Position-Specific Overtime Exemption Analysis
Focused analysis of specific positions, evaluating job duties and applicable law to assess classification status.
Additional Services
Other flat-fee services may be available, and we add new offerings over time. Projects involving multiple jurisdictions, unusual facts, or combined services are scoped and priced based on the specific work.
Immersive Education Programs
We also offer immersive educational programs through SignaTrain, our affiliated management and HR education platform.
Manager and Supervisor Education
Interactive, customized programs covering employment law and employee relations topics. We use realistic scenarios and apply problem-solving activities to make the training engaging and practical.
Advanced sessions for HR leaders focused on practical application, judgment-building, and navigating complex real-world issues.
Certain subscription clients receive updates to select documents or policies as part of their ongoing relationship. The scope and availability depend on subscription level and the nature of the work.
