HR, Compliance, and Employment Law Services
Anthony Law has a significant employment practice representing employers throughout the state of Ohio. The firm works closely with HR representatives in managing employment and compliance issues. We also serve as a quasi-HR department for many of our clients, advising them on all sorts of matters, including employee relations, hiring, personnel management, progressive disciplinary processes and procedures, and termination.
Anthony Law believes fair and ethical employment practices are essential for successful businesses. Companies with strong HR policies are more likely to retain top talent, enhance their reputations, and ultimately protect their legal interests. Our mission is to help you implement top-tier human resources practices and a solid foundation of policies and procedures specifically tailored to the needs of your business. Our attorneys will tailor a plan and fee schedule to provide the most effective support to your in-house HR staff. We also offer free initial consultations to learn more about your business and how we can assist.
Our employment, legal compliance and HR attorneys assist you in establishing legally compliant employment policies and procedures that protect your business from Plaintiffs’ attorneys and class-action lawsuits. Our advice equips your business with the tools and resources necessary to excel at human resource management.
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Employee handbooks appropriate for your specific work environment
Non-discriminatory hiring policies in accordance with Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) guidance
Conditional employment offers
Non-competition, non-solicitation, and confidentiality restrictive covenants for employees
Background and credit checks in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)
Employment screening policies in compliance with the EEOC
Diversity and inclusion policies
Worker classification (employee vs. independent contractor; exempt and non-exempt classifications under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA))
Overtime and minimum wage counsel under the FLSA
Leave policies and reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Management of employee personnel files
Employee documentation and corrective action processes
Non-discriminatory policies
Annual performance and conduct reviews
Employment terminations
Preventing and investigating workplace harassment
Equal pay policies and studies
Workplace education and training
Preventing discrimination against employees based on age, race, gender, sexual orientation, and other protected classes
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Support in conducting employee relations investigations and responding to allegations
Consultation on adverse employment actions, progressive discipline, documentation and write-up, and termination
Manager training: how to conduct a fair and non-discriminatory employee relations investigation
Employment defense litigation
Class action lawsuit protection from disgruntled former employees
Expedited dispute resolution through arbitration
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Anti-harassment, discrimination, and retaliation policies
Reporting and investigation procedures
Sexual harassment, discrimination, and anti-retaliation training for managers and employees
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Job descriptions & job postings
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) compliance:
Employee vs. independent contractor classifications
Overtime exemptions and job duties tests
Minimum wage, overtime pay, deductions from wages, and final pay
Interview guides and non-discriminatory interviews and hiring policies training
Conditional offers and employment contracts
Background and credit check compliance under the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)
Form I9 compliance and audits
Management personnel files, record keeping, and record retention practices
Workplace education and training
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Sexual harassment and other non-discrimination policies and procedures
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) reasonable accommodations policies and procedures
Leave policies
Remote worker policies
Progressive discipline and corrective action policies
Diversity and inclusion policies
Equal pay policies
Social media and anti-bullying policies
Confidentiality, non-disclosure, non-competition, non-rendering of services, and non-solicitation policies and agreements
Paid time off and benefits
Performance reviews, conduct reviews, and improvement plans
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Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
Americans with Disabilities Act
Fair Labor Standards Act
Fair Credit Reporting Act
Age Discrimination in Employment Act
Immigration Reform and Control Act
Ohio state-equivalent wage and hour and employment discrimination laws
Equal Pay Act
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Leadership competencies and skills: individual coaching and development sessions and seminar/large group facilitation
Leading through influence
Delivering effective feedback
Delegation
Performance management
Progressive discipline
“A trusted business partner. Anthony Law is wonderful to work with, responsive when I need them and among the most pragmatic people I have had the pleasure to work with. They always give me sound advice and help protect my interests. No one wants to call an attorney, but when you do need one, Anthony Law are the people to call.”
The firm is a Member of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). Anthony Law represents small to medium-size businesses in Columbus, Ohio and its surrounding communities, including Dublin, Powell, Westerville, Worthington, New Albany, Gahanna, Grove City, Upper Arlington, Grandview, and the Short North.
Meet our employment team: Chisa Chervenick and Mike Anthony.
