Employment Law Services for Nonprofits, Businesses, & Employee-Owned Companies
At SRH, we understand that employment law challenges can arise even in the most mission-driven and values-based workplaces. Attorneys in our employment law practice regularly assist nonprofit organizations, businesses, co-operatives, employee-owned enterprises and individual clients with practical, responsive legal guidance on human resources and related workplace matters.
Proactive Employment Law Counsel
Well designed and appropriate HR policies and practices are critical in the modern workplace, and by being proactive you can help avoid or minimize potential employment problems in the future. We support clients by offering:
- Employee handbook and policy development, including social media and remote work policies
- Employment law trainings for managers on topics, such as harassment prevention, leave laws, wage and hour compliance, and workplace safety
- Employment contract drafting and review, including executive agreements and independent contractor arrangements
- Hiring and termination practices reviews to ensure compliance with the ADA, Title VII, the ADEA the Equal Pay Act, and other employment laws
- Leave law compliance under the FMLA, Vermont’s Parental and Family Leave Law and earned leave laws, COBRA, and Vermont’s continuation of coverage law
- Wage and hour compliance under the FLSA and Vermont law, including employee classification and overtime policies
- Workforce planning for reductions in force, including WARN Act and state notice requirements, and for expansions that will trigger coverage by federal laws from which small businesses and organizations are exempt, and
- Day-to-day advice on HR concerns, employee performance, and other workplace conflicts.
Responsive Support When Issues Arise
When employment disputes or compliance issues do occur, we’re ready to step in. We provide:
- Mediation and arbitration representation of employment disputes
- Legal counsel on employee separation, severance and separation agreement negotiation
- Defense and resolution of wage and hour claims, unemployment matters, and benefits issues
- Representation in discrimination claims and wrongful termination claims, including those based on race, gender, age, disability, and more—through negotiation, administrative proceedings, or litigation.
Why Choose SRH?
- Experience with mission-driven organizations: We understand the unique needs of nonprofits, cooperatives, and employee-owned businesses.
- Practical, values-aligned advice: We help you make employment decisions that reflect your culture and comply with the law.
- Scalable support: Whether you have 5 employees or 50, we tailor our services to your size, structure, and specific needs.
