Notwithstanding the critical requirement of strong executive leadership, companies cannot exist, let alone flourish, without a strong unified personnel force. Novian's sophisticated employment practice guides employers through the challenging and constantly-evolving maze of state and federal employment law–statutes and regulations that often are subject to contradictory interpretation among state and federal Courts and agencies. With Novian's counsel and litigation expertise, companies and their management team can confidently engage in the employment process, from hiring through separation, to promote growth, stability and profitability.

Administrative & Judicial Claims

• Independent contractor status, confidentiality, employee privacy, breach of employment agreement and theft of company property claims
• Discrimination, retaliation, harassment and wrongful termination claims
• Workers’ compensation, wage and hour law disputes and employment benefits claims, overtime actions and waiting time penalties
• Prosecute and defend unfair competition, misappropriation of trade secrets, employee raiding, employee sabotage, and improper client solicitation claims
• Appear before Division of Labor Standards Enforcement, the US Department of Labor, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Department of Fair Employment and Housing and the Merit System Protection Board

Counseling & Training

• Advise employers on compliance with state and federal regulations
• Negotiate and draft employment, non-compete agreements, bonus plans and employee stock option plans
• Provide workforce training on sexual harassment preventions
• Draft employee handbooks and management manuals
• Counsel employers on matters pertaining to policies and procedures and personal liability that may arise from workplace conduct