Employment Advice and Counseling
PintoBrown attorneys advise human resources professionals on a variety of employment law compliance questions, including compliance with:
State and federal anti-discrimination laws such as Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, the Equal Pay Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Federal and state wage/hour laws.
The Family and Medical Leave Act and similar state leave laws.
Employment contracts and non-competition agreements.
Background checks and compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
Advice concerning employment actions.
Workplace training on harassment prevention, non-discrimination, and diversity awareness.
OFCCP Compliance & Audit Defense
PintoBrown attorneys represent federal contractors and subcontractors across industries in compliance evaluations initiated by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP). We work closely with clients to:
Develop a comprehensive compliance program;
Prepare for and represent contractors in every stage of a compliance evaluation; and
Conduct proactive, privileged compliance assessments to identify and resolve any potential compliance gaps in advance of a compliance review.
Privileged Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Assessments
PintoBrown has extensive experience assisting companies in navigating the challenges associated with developing and implementing DEI programs and initiatives while ensuring full compliance with applicable labor and employment laws. Our services include:
Creation of DEI programs from inception though implementation, including monitoring effectiveness.
Direction on building a case for diversity.
Drafting and executing employee engagement surveys.
Providing training on compliance with applicable federal and state EEO laws.
Auditing DEI programs and initiatives for compliance with state and federal laws.
Conducting privileged pay equity audits, including wage gap and glass ceiling assessments.
Tax-Exempt Organization and Trade Association Compliance
PintoBrown advises trade associations of all sizes on compliance issues regularly faced by tax-exempt organizations. These include:
Corporate governance issues;
Employment advice;
Drafting and executing employee engagement surveys;
Antitrust compliance;
Lobbying and campaign finance compliance; and
Defamation review.