At Gammage & Burnham, we understand the complex, dynamic nature of the modern workplace. Employers, from small businesses to large corporations, must navigate a constantly evolving landscape of legal requirements, employee relations, and regulatory compliance. Our full-service Employment Law practice is committed to providing practical, strategic counsel tailored to meet the specific needs of our clients, helping them manage the intricacies of employment relationships and avoid legal pitfalls.
Our team offers a wide range of services in multiple jurisdictions designed to guide employers through the myriad of legal challenges they face in day-to-day operations, including compliance with local, state, and federal laws, risk management, employee discipline, representation in agency investigations, and litigation defense. We focus on reducing the risk of claims and disputes by providing proactive advice and customized solutions to safeguard your business interests.
We assist employers with a broad spectrum of employment issues, including:
- Conducting Employment Audits: We conduct thorough reviews of existing policies, practices, job descriptions, and employment agreements to ensure compliance with all applicable laws, helping to identify and mitigate potential legal risks.
- Drafting Handbooks, Policies, and Employment Agreements: Our team creates clear, effective policies and employee handbooks, as well as tailored employment contracts, that align with both the legal requirements and your business goals.
- Training and Development: We offer training for managers and employees on various workplace topics, including Respect at Work training, anti-harassment and anti-discrimination policies, compliance with wage and hour laws, and best practices in performance management. We provide legal updates on current changes in the law.
- Workplace Investigations: Whether addressing employee complaints or conducting internal audits, we conduct thorough, impartial investigations into potential misconduct, helping to reduce liability and foster a fair workplace environment.
- Disciplinary Action and Termination: We guide employers in managing employee performance, implementing effective discipline procedures, and navigating the complex process of employee termination, ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and minimizing exposure to claims.
- Employment and Executive Agreements: We draft and review a variety of employment and executive agreements, including compensation packages, restrictive covenants (non-compete, non-solicitation), and severance agreements, to ensure they are clear, enforceable, and compliant with applicable laws.
- Government Investigations and Compliance: We represent clients in government investigations, audits, and complaints, including those conducted by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the Department of Labor (DOL), National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), OSHA, and state agencies in Arizona and California. Our attorneys work to resolve issues before they escalate to litigation.
- Litigation Defense: When claims are made, we vigorously defend clients against lawsuits and administrative charges. Our attorneys have extensive experience defending wrongful termination, retaliation, discrimination, harassment, wage and hour claims, and more, at both the state and federal levels, including at the trial and appellate courts.
While we often focus on advising employers, Gammage & Burnham also highly skilled at representing individual employees—particularly executives, professionals, and key personnel—in employment-related matters. We assist with negotiating employment and severance agreements, reviewing restrictive covenants such as non-compete and non-solicitation clauses, and pursuing or defending employment claims involving discrimination, retaliation, or wrongful termination. Our balanced experience on both sides of the employment relationship gives us unique insight into resolving disputes effectively and protecting our clients’ interests.
Our goal is to partner with clients – whether employers or employees – to minimize legal risks by identifying potential issues early and providing actionable advice. When litigation is unavoidable, we are skilled at representing parties in disputes and guiding them through every phase of the legal process, from administrative hearings to trial.
