Small Business Employment Lawyers

Running a business can be complicated. Adding employees to the mix can create additional complexity and raise a variety of potential legal issues. LegalShield is here to provide access to employment lawyers with years of experience helping small business owners navigate the complications of being an employer.

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Common Employment Law Issues

At some point, any business owner with employees is likely to have legal questions about one or more of the following labour law topics.

  • Hiring and Firing
  • Employee Handbooks
  • Workers’ Compensation
  • Unemployment
  • Employment Contracts
  • Wages and Overtime Pay Laws
  • Sexual Harassment Claims
  • Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

If you join LegalShield, you’ll be able to consult with an employment lawyer for an unlimited amount of minutes on an unlimited number of business legal matters, particularly around employee rights. Don’t stress about employment law—call your provider lawyer.

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HIRING & FIRING

It’s important to know what you can and cannot do as an employer under the law both when hiring people and when you need to let someone go.

Per the EEOC, employers are forbidden from discriminating against employees on the basis of race, color, sex or gender identity, national origin, age, or disability. If you’re found to have discriminated against people in a protected class or to have created a hostile work environment, your business could face a complaint or even a lawsuit. Either way, it’s important to involve an employment lawyer early on.

Don’t be unprepared or reactive when addressing these types of employment law matters.

small business plan from LegalShield can help you understand your rights and obligations as an employer and help you resolve a dispute if an issue arises.

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WORKERS' COMP

While most employers carry workers’ compensation insurance, excessive claims can raise premiums and cause other financial harm to your business.

If an employee files a claim for workers’ compensation and the claim is denied, the employee may hire a lawyer to pursue legal action.

Whether you’re dealing with an active claim or just need general legal advice, LegalShield offers an affordable alternative to hiring an employment rights lawyer directly.

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CDA

The Canadians with Disabilities Act (CDA) prohibits employers from discriminating against people with disabilities and creates obligations for employers to make reasonable accommodations for qualified job applicants. Employers have certain legal rights under the act as well.

If you have any questions about the CDA or related federal law compliance issues, join LegalShield today and you can be on the phone with a lawyer.

How an Employment Lawyer Can Help Your Small Business

Small Business Plans Start at Only $49 Per Month

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HIRING & FIRING

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Key Features of Our Small
Business Legal Plans

LegalShield’s business plans can help you in the following areas.

Advice, Consultation,
Research

Legal consultation from a provider lawyer on business legal matters, with legal research for each issue, if needed.

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Letters or Phone Calls

Receive help with business legal matters more efficiently with professional communications issued on your behalf.

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Document Review

Put business-related legal documents through legal review.

 

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Collection Letters

A collection letter from a provider lawyer could help you recoup payments more efficiently.

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