Employment & Human Resources
Your people are your most valuable asset — and your greatest area of legal exposure. We help businesses build the employment infrastructure that protects the company, respects employees, and keeps you out of court.
Employment law is one of the highest-risk areas for growing businesses. Misclassifying workers, failing to maintain compliant policies, or mishandling a termination can result in expensive litigation, regulatory investigations, and reputational damage. The Rhodes Law Firm helps businesses stay compliant, handle difficult employment situations correctly, and resolve disputes efficiently.
Employment Law Services
- Offer letters, employment agreements, and executive compensation packages
- Employee handbooks and workplace policies
- Non-compete, non-solicitation, and confidentiality agreements
- Independent contractor agreements and worker classification analysis
- Wage and hour compliance (FLSA, Louisiana law)
- Termination procedures and separation agreements
- Harassment and discrimination policy development
- Responding to EEOC charges and Louisiana EEOC equivalents
- Employment disputes and pre-litigation strategy
Employee vs. Independent Contractor: Getting It Right
Misclassifying employees as independent contractors is one of the most common and costly employment law mistakes businesses make. The IRS, the Department of Labor, and Louisiana authorities all use multi-factor tests to determine worker classification, and the standards differ across contexts. We help businesses correctly classify their workforce and structure relationships that hold up to scrutiny.
Non-Compete Agreements in Louisiana
Louisiana has strict rules governing the enforceability of non-compete agreements. Under Louisiana Revised Statute 23:921, non-competes are generally disfavored and must meet specific requirements — including geographic scope limitations, time limits, and that they be tied to legitimate business interests. We draft non-competes that are enforceable under Louisiana law and advise businesses on the limits of what they can restrict.
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