HR & Employment

Start-ups aren't known for having excellent employee documentation, but the cost of not having such documents can be immense. Karvelis, APC can work with you to establish employee onboarding procedures and documentation, including offer letters, proprietary information agreements, employee handbooks and equity incentive plans and agreements and internal policies and procedures that reflect your company's unique culture.

We frequently advise clients on the most common and pressing issues affecting executives and managers, including:

- Wage and hour matters, including issues relating to tipped employees
- Employee misclassification and independent contractors under AB5
- Trade secrets and confidential information
- Employee discipline, termination and severance agreements
- Advanced leave issues
- Discrimination, harassment and retaliation claims

Moreover, we often provide training in manager and corporate meetings on topics including unlawful harassment and discrimination, following California and federal employment laws, proper hiring techniques, and engaging progressive discipline.

When employee complaints arise, our firm has successfully represented employers in employee disputes before the California Labor Commissioner. And of course, if litigation occurs, clients can rely on our experienced litigators to achieve successful results. Our team has represented employers in state and federal courts involving a broad spectrum of employment-related issues.