Your workplace policies are more than a formality – they are often your first line of defense. Whether you're dealing with day-to-day HR questions or navigating sensitive employee issues, your business needs reliable legal guidance that’s fast, practical, and legally sound.
At Gutwein Law, we work closely with employers to develop clear, compliant policies and offer strategic counseling on the real-world employment issues they face every day. From employee handbooks to complex leave questions, we help you manage risk while maintaining a productive, respectful workplace.
We draft and update employee handbooks that set expectations, promote consistency, and protect your company. Every handbook is tailored to your operations, workforce, states of operation and location of employees, and industry-specific compliance needs.
Whether you're implementing pre-employment screening, post-incident testing, or managing drug-related policies, we help you stay compliant with evolving state and federal law.
We advise employers on their obligations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and similar laws, providing step-by-step guidance on the interactive process, reasonable accommodations, and proper documentation.
We guide employers through the web of leave laws (FMLA, ADA, pregnancy leave, state/local laws) and help evaluate and respond to accommodation requests in a compliant, fair, and strategic manner.
From Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) compliance to workplace violence prevention, we help businesses craft clear safety policies that protect employees and reduce liability.
Termination decisions can often be high-risk moments. We offer practical counsel on disciplinary documentation, progressive discipline, and defensible terminations, so you can act confidently and minimize the risk of claims.
When workplace complaints arise, your response matters. We help clients conduct and manage thorough, impartial internal investigations involving harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and other sensitive issues.