We offer a full range of Employer Services from advice and counseling to litigation. Call today to set up a meeting with Mr. Angel to find out how we can help your company.
- Handbooks
We can help you develop the basic employment documents that you need to run your business. Need a handbook? We can create a handbook that is specific to your business and not just a "canned" handbook. You should always tailor your handbook to your business. Many standard handbook forms on the Web or available from industry groups contain material that is not relevant or applicable to your business and may be invalid in the state your are in. - Hiring Documents
We can help you develop or revise your hiring documents. Most businesses, big or small, need to have some basic hiring documents including applications, background or credit check documents. - HR Policies and Procedures
In addition to hiring documents, your business should have policies and procedures that are appropriate for your business. Examples would include: how to handle allegations of harassment, dealing with FMLA requests, scheduling drug or alcohol tests. There are many other areas of your HR function that should be covered as well. - Unemployment Planning and Representation
Payroll is often the largest controllable expenses that you have. One aspect of your payroll expense is payroll taxes which support the unemployment fund. It is very important that you have a plan and procedure in place to ensure that your taxes are the lowest possible. That includes a plan for dealing with the ESC if an employee files for unemployment. However, an employee's filing for unemployment is often simply the first step. If the ESC indicates that the former employee is entitled to benefits, and you disagree, you are able to request a hearing to present sworn testimony and additional documents. Likewise, the former employee can request a hearing if they are denied benefits. More and more, employees are retaining attorneys to represent them at these hearings. Mr. Angel has more than 13 years experience in handling ESC hearings and can represent your business. - Employee Discipline and Discharge Advice
Normal discipline is something that businesses of all types can routinely handle without involving an attorney. However, there are many situations that are complex, unique or in which the employer knows that employee may react badly to discipline and may seek an attorney to file a claim against the employer. In these cases, we are just a phone call away to assist you with these matters. - Government Investigations
Sooner or later, if you are in business long enough, an employee or former employee will file a complaint about your business to various governmental agencies such as the EEOC, the DOL, the NC DOL (often referred to as "the labor board") Even if these are frivolous claims, your business is in danger of fines, fees or worse, a government investigation or lawsuit. Your best defense is a good offense. Mr. Angel served for 3 years as an EEOC Trial Attorney in Charlotte and understands the government's inner workings and tactics. He can use that experience to help your business. - Litigation
What happens if a former employee or the government sue you? Even frivolous lawsuits cost money to defend. Mr. Angel has over 13 years of litigation experience and routinely handles lawsuits in state and federal court in North Carolina. In fact, Mr. Angel is admitted to practice before the State Courts of North Carolina and all three federal courts within the state. Shouldn't you have an experienced trial lawyer on your side?