Employment

Once, employment law was simple. People were hired to do a job and were paid for it. If they didn’t work out, they were fired. Now, every business is beset by innumerable laws and regulations that make modern employment relationships complex.

Bean, Kinney & Korman offers seasoned insight, knowledge and skills through a wide spectrum of employment-related issues. Not every business needs a hundred-page employment policies manual, but every business needs to be aware of its risks, and to have policies and procedures in place appropriate to its size and characteristics. Employers periodically need to re-examine their working environment and assure that their policies and procedures keep up with growth and change. We can help you manage this process in a cost-effective and comprehensive manner.

An employment relationship based upon the unique knowledge and talents of an employee deserves careful attention and well-crafted documentation. Employers need to protect their intellectual capital from misuse and competitors. Bean, Kinney & Korman offers thoughtful, creative and practical counsel to both employers and employees in negotiating the terms of employment contracts, non-competition agreements, and severance agreements.

Hiring, performance assessments, disciplinary actions and discharges are fraught with potential liability for every employer. We provide a ready and reliable resource for our clients as they confront these issues on a daily basis. We have extensive experience in defending employers against claims of discrimination, sexual harassment, defamation and wrongful discharges. We welcome the opportunity to provide management training and assistance in developing internal compliance programs.

With all of the complexities and confusion that characterize modern employment relations, reliable and responsive legal counsel is not an optional luxury. We welcome the opportunity to provide you with this necessity of business life.