Overview
Most employment lawsuits start with an everyday HR decision: a termination, a leave request, an unclear policy, a complaint that wasn't handled the right way. At Arredondo Law, we help employers make those decisions with legal guidance from the start. We give you practical, timely advice so you can manage your workforce with confidence and avoid costly disputes.
Policies and Handbooks
California requires employers to maintain specific written policies, and the requirements change every year. We draft, review, and update employee handbooks, harassment and anti-discrimination policies, leave policies, and workplace violence prevention plans so they comply with current law and fit how your organization actually operates.
Hiring and Onboarding
We help public and private employers handle the legal risks of hiring, including job postings and pay transparency requirements, background checks under the Fair Chance Act, offer letters, employment agreements, and proper classification of employees and independent contractors.
Leave, Accommodation, and Day-to-Day Issues
We guide employers through CFRA, FMLA, pregnancy disability leave, sick leave, and disability accommodations, including the interactive process. We also answer the routine questions that come up every week before they become problems.
Discipline and Terminations
We review disciplinary actions and terminations before they happen. That includes evaluating the documentation, identifying risks, preparing separation agreements, and helping you carry out difficult decisions in a way that minimizes exposure.
Workplace Investigations
When an employee raises a complaint of harassment, discrimination, or misconduct, the employer's response matters. We advise on prompt, fair, and well-documented investigations, and we can conduct or oversee investigations when appropriate.
Training and Compliance Reviews
We provide supervisor and employee training, including California's required harassment prevention training. We also conduct compliance audits of wage and hour practices, personnel files, and HR procedures.
Ongoing HR Counsel
For employers who want regular access to legal advice, we offer ongoing counsel arrangements. These give you a trusted attorney to call whenever an HR question arises, without the cost of in-house counsel.