Employment Law Defense for Employers in Santa Rosa

Dedicated Representation for Employers Facing Claims & Disputes

Smith Dollar helps businesses stay on top of the complex federal, state, and local laws that govern the employment relationship. Our attorneys focus on prevention and early intervention to avoid costly employment disputes. We provide advice, counsel, and representation to employers throughout the entirety of the employment relationship. 

From establishing policies and procedures to employee and employer training, compensation reviews, dispute management, termination, internal and external investigations, and, when necessary, litigation, our team can handle any aspect of employment law. With 150 years of collective experience gathered over almost two decades in practice, our skilled attorneys have resolved all types of issues, disputes, or needs that can arise in a business or corporate environment.

Call (707) 405-7391 or contact us online to book a complimentary consultation about your concerns with a Santa Rosa employment lawyer. 

Understanding Employment & Labor Law Issues & Disputes

Prevent Costly Disputes with Expert Advice & Counseling

Establishing and implementing effective employment policies and procedures is the key to avoiding costly employment disputes. We work with our clients to develop and implement policies and procedures that comply with legal requirements and are tailored to each client’s business needs. 

Our firm has extensive experience preparing employment contracts, non-disclosure and severance agreements, and employee handbooks.

We advise businesses on various employment law issues, including wage and hour, medical and other leaves of absence, other benefits, workplace safety and health, workers’ compensation, labor relations, disability accommodations, layoffs, and terminations.

Our team advises and guides employers in civil rights violation accusations and investigations related to workplace discrimination, harassment, and hostile workplace environments. 

We also prepare and present training seminars on these and other employment issues.

Defending Against Administrative Claims

The firm’s attorneys represent and defend employers before a wide range of administrative forums, including: 

• National Labor Relations Board
• Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
• Employment Development Department
• California Department of Employment and Housing
• California Department of Industrial Relations (Labor Commissioner)
• Cal-OSHA

Navigating Collective Bargaining Agreements

We represent employers facing unionization of the workforce, accusations of discriminating against workers pursuing union organization, and striking employees under collective bargaining agreements and negotiations. 

We provide representation to employers in collective bargaining, National Labor Relations Board proceedings, labor arbitrations, union avoidance, managing and resolving strikes, and charges of unfair labor practices.

Effective Arbitration & Mediation Services

Smith Dollar attorneys are experienced in all forms of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), including arbitration, mediation, neutral evaluation, and enforcement of ADR agreements.

Comprehensive Litigation Support for Employers

Smith Dollar’s employment law litigators have extensive experience defending employers of all sizes. Our attorneys emphasize a rapid and effective response to lawsuits, drawing upon extensive experience to identify cost-effective litigation solutions. We are skilled in both individual and class actions.

We represent the following industries: 

• Trucking and transportation
• Construction
• Retail
• Manufacturing
• Financial
• Service

Discuss your legal issue with an employer-focused attorney in Santa Rosa to learn your options. Contact Smith Dollar at (707) 405-7391.