Corporate

The attorneys in Orr & Reno’s employment law practice group provide a wide range of employment law services to employers and employees, such as negotiating contracts and drafting personnel policies, complying with employment laws and regulations, handling personnel investigations, guiding employers and employees during employee separations and reductions in force, and, when necessary, litigating disputes.

The backbone of every thriving business is its human capital.  Competent, engaged employees are vital to success, and managing them within the framework of intricate state and federal employment laws can be challenging.  Orr & Reno’s employment attorneys guide employers and employees through the complexities of employment laws, offering comprehensive services to navigate both everyday operations and extraordinary legal hurdles.

From drafting clear and enforceable personnel policies, employment contracts and separation agreements; to handling terminations, workforce reductions and layoffs, we provide guidance to protect your organization’s interests while striving for compliance, fairness, and respect for all affected parties.  We provide day-to-day counseling relating to hiring, compensation, employee evaluations, FMLA and other leaves, employee discipline, workplace violence, layoffs, and terminations. We will robustly defend employers against employment-related claims including, discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, whistleblower, wage and hour, unemployment, OSHA, defamation, and privacy claims.  The firm also represents employees who need assistance in these areas.

We frequently assist with drafting non-disclosure, non-competition, and non-solicitation agreements, as well as agreements that safeguard intellectual property and trade secrets, all of which are designed to protect critical business interests while adhering to legal requirements and recognizing individuals’ rights.

Workplace safety, training, and internal investigations are key elements of a sound enterprise, and Orr & Reno’s employment attorneys help employers manage risk by drafting employee handbooks and providing comprehensive training covering various employment issues, including OSHA standards and company safety policies.  We also conduct internal investigations for clients in response to employee complaints.  

Ever-changing state and federal laws and regulations may lead to tricky compliance issues.  We assist employers in staying ahead of the regulatory curve by providing comprehensive I-9, OSHA, and compliance audits to avoid penalties and disruptions to operations.  Our employment attorneys often team with the firm’s immigration and OSHA attorneys to solve client problems. 

When a dispute cannot be resolved, the Orr & Reno’s employment attorneys are experienced in handling contested proceedings before the New Hampshire Department of Labor, New Hampshire Human Rights Commission, and New Hampshire Department of Employment Security, as well as the state and federal courts.  In addition, by staying abreast of legislative developments, our Lobbying and Government Relations colleagues are available to help our employer clients monitor and shape laws that impact their operations.