Employment Counseling & Investigations

S&W provides day-to-day strategic guidance for large and small employers, in a wide range of industries, with respect to complying with all applicable labor laws and regulations, managing employment relationships and personnel issues and minimizing risks of litigation. S&W also conducts workplace investigations concerning misconduct claims including, but not limited to, interviewing key witnesses and recommending appropriate measures to be taken by the employer.

Sampling of Representative Matters:

  • Sonya Goodwin has prepared dozens of handbooks for clients in various industries and has advised numerous clients on daily personnel matters, including termination, restructuring, accommodating disabilities, sick leave and other leaves and ban the box.
  • Sonya Goodwin has conducted pre-litigation and post-litigation investigations for clients after employees have complained about harassment, discrimination and retaliation.