Employment Law Attorney in the Metro Atlanta Area

Understanding employment law is essential for both employers and employees to ensure that workplaces are fair, respectful, and non-discriminatory. It encompasses a wide range of regulations covering issues such as minimum wage, overtime pay, workplace safety, and protection against employment discrimination. Familiarity with these laws helps prevent potential legal disputes and promotes a culture of compliance and respect within the organization. 

Why Is Employment Law Important?

Employment law holds significant importance as it ensures fairness, equality, and safety within the workplace. It establishes legal rights and protections for both employers and employees, fostering a harmonious and productive work environment. Employment laws prevent discrimination, harassment, and unfair treatment, empowering employees to exercise their rights without fear of retaliation. They also set standards for wages, working conditions, and safety measures, safeguarding the well-being of employees and preventing exploitation. 

Our Approach to Employment Law Cases

An employment law attorney like Clifford Weiss provides more than just legal representation. He fights for justice and fair treatment and helps clients achieve the best possible outcome. Trying to handle these issues without an attorney could lead to missed opportunities for compensation, prolonged resolution, and unnecessary stress. With Attorney Weiss on your side, you can trust that you are not alone; you have a knowledgeable and experienced advocate fighting for your rights. 

When it comes to compensation disputes, including issues of overtime pay and unpaid commissions, Attorney Weiss has a proven track record. He has achieved settlements and results in employment law cases, including a $247,250 settlement, $124,200 settlement, and $108,216 result. His main goal is your best interests and that you receive the compensation you deserve. 

Serving clients in the metro Atlanta area, including Fulton County, Cobb County, Gwinnett County, DeKalb County, and beyond, Attorney Weiss, and his firm, Fox & Weiss, P.A., are committed to advocating for employees’ rights. They believe in client education, ensuring that clients understand their rights, the law, and their legal options.

Our Employment Law Services

The legal team at Fox & Weiss, P.A., has decades of experience negotiating and litigating employment disputes for both employees and businesses. We understand the effects of actions taken by opposing counsel and can anticipate their actions based on case law and the circumstances of the dispute. This allows us to resolve disputes quickly and efficiently. We represent clients in a wide range of employment disputes, including: 

• Discrimination in the workplace 

• Workplace harassment, including sexual harassment

• Wrongful discharge 

• Restrictive covenants and non-compete agreements 

• Wages and hour disputes 

• Whistleblower cases 

We help clients in all industries throughout the Atlanta metro area. 

Developing Workplace Training, Programs, and Employee Handbooks

Our experience in the courtroom and at the negotiating table gives us keen insights into how to develop programs for employers to avoid employment disputes. We work with businesses to create employee handbooks, conduct supervisor training programs, and develop workplace policies to deal with issues such as: 

• Affirmative action plans 

• Discrimination and harassment policies 

• Noncompete, nonsolicitation, and nondisclosure agreements 

• Employment contracts 

• Severance agreements 

We also work with businesses to set up policies and procedures that prevent employee disputes from happening in the first place. Included are protocols for dealing with disputes should they arise. This includes issues such as: 

• Workers’ compensation 

• Unfair labor practices 

• Disability claims 

• Unemployment claims/taxes 

• Wrongful discharge 

• OSHA charges 

Our goal is to help businesses establish procedures and policies that create a workplace environment where the chances of employee disputes are minimized as much as possible. 

Understanding Employment Law

Discrimination, harassment, and retaliation are unfortunately common in many workplaces. Attorney Clifford Weiss has extensive experience in handling such cases. He isn't just any attorney. With a history of working on both sides of employment law, first defending companies and now advocating for employees, he brings a unique perspective and understanding to each case. His experience allows him to anticipate potential challenges and develop effective strategies to overcome them.  

Wrongful Termination  

Wrongful termination is an unlawful act where an employer ends an employee's contract in contravention of federal or state laws. This often involves firing an employee based on their race, gender, age, religion, disability, or as retaliation for reporting illegal activities or exercising their legal rights. Attorney Clifford Weiss has a deep understanding of these issues and is committed to fighting for justice for those who have been wrongfully dismissed. 

Wage and Hour Laws  

Wage and hour laws are critical components of employment law. They ensure that employees are paid fairly for their work and are protected from exploitation by setting standards for minimum wage, hours worked, overtime pay, and child labor. The Department of Labor (DOL) and relevant state laws are instrumental in enforcing these standards. Attorney Clifford Weiss is well-versed in these laws and works tirelessly to ensure employees receive the compensation they deserve. 

Safety  

Safety within the workplace is a major concern, and it's regulated by rules designed to protect employees from potential hazards. These safety measures, set by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and state laws, require employers to provide proper training, maintain safety equipment, and implement protocols to prevent accidents and injuries. Attorney Clifford Weiss is dedicated to ensuring that these safety regulations are adhered to and that workers are provided with a safe working environment. 

Anti-Discrimination  

Anti-discrimination laws play a crucial role in ensuring a fair and unbiased workplace. They prohibit employers from discriminating against employees based on protected characteristics such as race, gender, age, religion, disability, or national origin. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and state laws enforce these regulations. Workplace discrimination can take various forms, including unequal treatment, harassment, or denial of employment opportunities. Attorney Clifford Weiss fights diligently against such practices to uphold the rights of employees. 

Retaliation  

Retaliation occurs when an employer takes adverse actions against an employee in response to their protected activity, such as reporting discrimination or participating in an investigation. Employment laws protect employees from such retaliation, providing legal remedies for those who experience it. Attorney Clifford Weiss is committed to protecting employees from retaliation and seeking justice for those who have been wrongfully targeted.