Overview
Employment laws are complex, notoriously friendly to employees, and challenging for businesses to navigate in full compliance. Michele Collender has a successful record vigorously defending private entities in a spectrum of industries from allegations of discrimination, harassment, wrongful and constructive termination, and wage & hour violations. Ms. Collender is also adept in handling class actions and representative actions under the Private Attorneys General Act. When your business receives an unexpected and unwarranted lawsuit, Ms. Collender will provide the best defense and advocacy.
The first step to minimizing risk for any business is to implement compliant written policies & procedures, proper classification of workers, and well-drafted agreements with reliable legal advice and counsel. Ms. Collender advises clients and provides practical business solutions in all of aspects of employment law from hiring to management. Establishing and integrating best operational practices with the proper guidance reduces the risk of costly litigation and bolsters strong defenses when problems arise.