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EMPLOYMENT LAW

RISK-INFORMED MA & FEDERAL WORKFORCE GUIDANCE TO MANAGE RISK

SERVICES

Employment law touches almost every aspect of business operations from hiring and classification decisions, to workplace policies, to compensation structures, and separation matters. Michaud Business Law (MBL) assists employers with managing employment relationships and creating a legally-compliant workplace that minimizes legal risks. 

Hiring & Workforce Structure

  • Employee vs. independent contractor classification

  • Offer letters, negotiation, and executive compensation terms

  • Non-competition, non-solicitation, and confidentiality agreements

  • Wage and hour compliance (exempt/non-exempt, overtime, commissions)

Policies, Handbooks, & Compliance

  • Employee handbooks and policy development

  • Anti-discrimination, harassment, and retaliation policies

  • Leave laws (FMLA, state leave, paid sick time)

  • Remote and hybrid workplace policies

  • Compliance audits and risk assessment 

Day-to-Day Employer Guidance

  • Discipline and performance management

  • Terminations and layoffs

  • Accommodations and leave requests

  • Internal investigations and documentation strategy

Employment Transitions and Disputes

  • Separation agreements and releases

  • Reductions in workforce and restructurings

  • Pre-litigation risk analysis and dispute avoidance

  • Coordination with litigation counsel should a dispute escalate

Built for Modern Businesses

From startups making their first hire to established companies managing growing teams, we support employers across industries and sectors, including those operating in fast-moving, tech-enabled, and highly-regulated environments. Our employment law guidance is designed to scale with your business and provide structure, flexibility, and confidence as your workforce evolves.

A Practical, Business-First Approach

Employment decisions often sit at the intersection of legal risk, operational realities, and human judgment. MBL's role is to help you navigate those decisions with clarity by explaining not just what the law says, but how to apply it in real-world business contexts. We focus on:

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  • Clear, actionable advice

  • Risk-aware decision-making tailored to your business size and industry

  • Preventative strategies aimed at reducing exposure

  • Responsive counsel when timing and judgment matter most

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Fees for Employment Law Services

For discrete projects such as handbook and policy drafting, contract work, or compliance reviews, flat-fee arrangements are typically available. Fee structure is determined based upon scope, timing, and complexity and will be discussed and established with the  client before work begins.

Why Choose MBL?

MBL offers practical, accessible legal counsel without the overhead or opacity of large firms.

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  • Small-firm agility

  • Flat fees often available 

  • Efficient turnaround times

  • Direct attorney access

  • Matters handled by your attorney; no handoffs

  • Tech-enabled workflows

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