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Navigating Complex Workplace Challenges

Helping You Stay Compliant and Confident in Managing Your Workforce

At Employment Legal Solutions, we guide employers through every stage of the employee lifecycle, providing practical advice and strategic direction to deliver solutions that both mitigate risk and support long-term organizational goals.

Services

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Advice and Counseling

We provide strategic guidance on all aspects of employment law including, but not limited to:
  • Performance management and employee discipline
  • Leaves of absence
  • Accommodations
  • Pay equity
  • Restrictive covenants
  • Role classifications
  • Criminal background checks
  • Wage and hour law
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Internal Investigations

We conduct thorough internal investigations into complex and sensitive matters, including harassment, discrimination, and retaliation claims. We are experienced in presenting clear, actionable findings and recommendations to senior business leaders and Boards of Directors.
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Fractional Employment Counsel

We offer both short-term and long-term fractional legal support as outside general employment counsel or as a member of an in-house legal team.
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Form and Bespoke Document Creation

We create comprehensive suites of customizable template documents to ensure consistent, compliant, and efficient business practices. Templates include, but are not limited to:
  • Offer Letters
  • Separation Agreements
  • Proprietary Information and Restrictive Covenant Agreements

We also draft and negotiate bespoke agreements.
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Policy Drafting and Review

We draft clear, compliant, and practical workplace policies tailored to your business operations.
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Employee Handbooks and Policies

We draft and revise employee handbooks, including state-specific supplements to ensure compliance with the rapidly changing legal landscape.
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Trainings

We offer engaging workplace training on a variety of topics, including anti-discrimination/harassment and performance management, equipping teams with the knowledge to mitigate risk and foster a respectful workplace culture.
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Worker Classification Audits

We conduct thorough worker classification audits to assess and ensure compliance with federal and state laws, minimizing both legal and financial risk.
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Assistance with Function Unit Reorganizations, Role Eliminations, and Reductions in Force

We offer strategic legal support for reorganizations, role eliminations, and reductions in force, including WARN analysis, termination vetting, and drafting of separation agreements and workforce communications.

Testimonials

I highly recommend Samantha for her exceptional legal support to our nonprofit organization. Her expertise in compensation negotiations, performance management, and employee discipline has been invaluable. She also presented to our Board with clarity and professionalism, helping to ensure our leadership was well-informed and confident in our decisions. Samantha brings not only deep legal expertise but also a thoughtful, solutions-oriented approach that makes her a trusted partner.

Lauren T.

President, Not-for-Profit

Samantha Kagan is a standout legal professional with deep expertise in employment law. She can be relied upon to consistently provide clear, practical, business-focused advice on a wide range of employment issues. She brings a high level of legal acumen and steady judgment to clients navigating today’s evolving workplace landscape. Samantha doesn’t just advise, she empowers organizations to lead with confidence, minimize risk, and build stronger, more resilient workplaces!

Elizabeth I.

General Counsel

Working alongside Sam Kagan has been one of the most rewarding legal partnerships of my career. She possesses a rare combination of legal acuity and genuine empathy. Her preparation is consistently meticulous, leading to well-strategized and effective solutions. I wholeheartedly recommend Sam Kagan as a truly outstanding and supportive partner!

Mary Jo G.

Vice President and Head of Business Partnering

Sam brings a rare combination of strategic insight and practical guidance to complex and sensitive employment legal matters. Her counsel is always thoughtful, on-point, and tailored to the needs and objectives of our business. Sam was instrumental in helping our company align on and implement effective employee policies on topics such as parental leave and wage transparency. She is a trusted partner I know we can rely on, and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her.

Timothea L.

Deputy General Counsel
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