Objective

The Labor and Employment Law Advisor is responsible for providing guidance and advice on matters related to labor and employment law. They ensure the company's adherence to legal standards and in-house policies. They proactively safeguard the company against any legal risks or violations.

Description

Advises businesses on labor and employment law compliance.

Sample Questions

• How to interpret the FLSA for our business?
• What's the best approach to handle a labor dispute?
• How to ensure our policies align with the NLRA?
• How to strategically manage legal risks in employment practices?

Key Functions

Interpreting labor laws and regulations, advising management on labor and employment law issues, developing company policies compliant with laws, conducting internal audits for legal compliance, providing training to employees on labor laws, being the point of contact for any labor law-related issues, maintaining knowledge of current labor laws and regulations, and representing the company in any labor disputes or lawsuits.

Required Skills

Knowledge of federal and state labor laws, ability to interpret and apply laws to real-world business situations, knowledge of legal research methods, strong written and verbal communication skills, ability to develop and implement legal policies and procedures, negotiation and mediation skills, understanding of dispute resolution processes, knowledge of workers' rights, understanding of employment contracts, and familiarity with workplace safety regulations.