At Stone | Dean, we help businesses confidently navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal and state employment laws. With workplace regulations and court decisions constantly in flux, employers face increasing challenges and exposure. Our Employment Law Team is here to help you mitigate risk, ensure compliance, and focus on what matters most: growing your business.
We represent employers in all aspects of employment litigation, but our greatest value often lies in prevention. We partner closely with clients to develop clear policies, sound practices, and legally compliant strategies that help avoid disputes before they arise.
Practical Counsel Grounded in Business Reality
We take the time to understand your operations, workplace culture, and business goals. This enables us to provide proactive, tailored advice that’s not only legally sound, but also practical and aligned with your day-to-day realities. Our approach is hands-on, solutions-focused, and designed to support both compliance and company success.
Employment Law Services
We advise and represent clients in all areas of employment law, including:
- Arbitration & Mediation
- Best Practices & Compliance Strategy
- Employee Classification (Exempt vs. Non-Exempt)
- Commission & Compensation Agreements
- Discrimination & Harassment Claims
- Interview Guidelines & Hiring Compliance
- Employee Handbooks, Policies & Procedures
- Employee Privacy Rights
- Employment & Separation Agreements
- Family and Medical Leave / Paid Sick Leave
- Form I-9 & Immigration Compliance
- Independent Contractor Agreements
- Invention & Assignment Agreements
- Layoffs, Terminations & Severance
- Internal Misconduct Investigations
- Non-Solicitation & Non-Disclosure Agreements
- Performance Reviews & Management Training
- Recordkeeping & Wage/Hour Compliance
- Retaliation & Wrongful Termination
- Supervisor and Employee Training Programs
- Trade Secret Protection
- Vacation, PTO, and Leave Policies
- Workplace Safety (OSHA & CAL/OSHA)
