Labor & Employment Counsel for Employers
Your people are your business — and your biggest source of legal exposure. We help employers put the right agreements and policies in place to stay compliant and protected.
Employment law moves fast and varies by state, and the rules that apply to a company in Arizona aren't identical to those in California or Texas. For employers, getting agreements and policies right from the start prevents costly disputes later. Accord & Shield Legal provides proactive labor and employment counsel to businesses across all three states.
How We Help Employers
We focus on getting the foundation right so problems don't arise in the first place:
- Employee handbook creation — comprehensive, state-specific handbooks built for your business
- Company policies — workplace policies, codes of conduct, and procedures that protect you
- Compliance guidance — keeping your employment practices aligned with current AZ, CA & TX law
- Employment agreements — offer letters, executive contracts, and at-will documentation
- Bonus and commission agreements — clear, enforceable structures for incentive and variable pay
- Independent contractor agreements — and proper worker classification
- Confidentiality, non-solicitation, and IP assignment agreements
- Separation and severance agreements
Get Classification Right
Misclassifying employees as independent contractors is one of the most common — and most expensive — mistakes a business can make, with rules differing sharply across Arizona, California, and Texas. We help you classify workers correctly and document the relationship properly.
Policies That Protect You
A clear, current employee handbook and well-drafted policies do more than set expectations — they're a key defense if a dispute ever arises. We help you put compliant, practical policies in place and keep them up to date as your business and the law evolve.
Proactive, Not Reactive
The cheapest employment problem is the one you prevent. We work with employers to address risks before they become claims — reviewing agreements, advising on day-to-day questions, and helping you handle sensitive transitions cleanly.
Note: Accord & Shield Legal provides counsel to employers and businesses.
Counsel that protects your company.
Compliant policies and agreements that protect you and your workforce.
Labor & Employment FAQs
Yes. Even in at-will states, written agreements and offer letters clarify expectations, protect your confidential information and IP, and document the terms of employment — which is invaluable if a dispute arises.
Misclassifying employees as contractors can lead to significant liability for back taxes, wages, benefits, and penalties. The rules differ across Arizona, California, and Texas, so it's worth getting classification right from the start.
If you have employees, a current, compliant handbook is one of the best protections you can have. It sets clear expectations and serves as an important defense if a workplace dispute ever arises.
Significantly. California in particular has employee protections that go well beyond federal law. We help multi-state employers navigate the differences so you stay compliant everywhere you operate.
Protect What You're Building.
Most employment problems are far cheaper to prevent than to defend. Let's make sure your policies protect you before an issue arises.