Employment Law
Employment Attorneys Representing Clients in Georgia and Nationwide
The employer-employee relationship involves a long list of state and federal laws, as well as complex issues regarding workplace environments, compensation and management of staff and resources. Employers and employees require diligent legal representation in the negotiation of important agreements as well as the resolution of disputes that may arise. The attorneys at Hill, Kertscher & Wharton, LLP are skilled at handling the full range of legal matters involving employment contracts, compliance with key law laws, and claims related to discrimination, sexual harassment, whistleblower status, and wages.
Experienced Representation in All Facets of Employment Law
If you are an employer, you spend a great deal of time, money and effort in recruiting, screening and training employees. For employees, it would be difficult to overestimate the importance of not only your current position, but your ability to excel in future jobs of your choosing. Sound legal representation can ensure that your rights, reputation, and financial stability are protected, both in the short and long-term. Our employment law practice encompasses all of the following areas:
- Discrimination (Disability, Race, Pregnancy, Religion, Gender, Age)
- Sexual Harassment
- Wage Claims (Overtime and Minimum Wage)
- Non-Compete Agreements
- Non-Solicitation Agreements
- Executive Compensation Agreements
- Severance Packages
- Employee Handbooks
- Employment Policies
- Discipline Policies and Complaint Procedures
- Employee Stock Ownership Plans
- Deferred Compensation Packages
- FLSA, ADA, OSHA, FMLA, Davis-Bacon Act
Contact Experienced Employment Attorneys
Whether you are a Georgia Fortune 500 company facing a collective wage and hour action under the FLSA, or a corporate executive determining whether your best interests are served by a proposed executive compensation agreement, the attorneys at HKW can be your trusted source for legal counsel on complex employment matters. Contact us today at 770-953-0995 to confidentially discuss your situation and gain the peace of mind to move forward in a position of strength. We represent clients in Atlanta, Macon, Savannah, Athens, as well as across the U.S.