Employment Counseling
Practical guidance for managing day-to-day workforce decisions
Day-to-Day Employment Advice for Workforce Management and Risk Mitigation
WH Burkley advises employers on day-to-day workforce decisions, providing practical, real-time guidance to navigate employment issues with clarity and confidence. Effective employment counseling is the foundation of risk management, helping organizations address issues early and reduce exposure to disputes.
We work closely with executives, in-house counsel, and human resources leaders to deliver business-focused solutions that align with operational priorities.
Day-to-Day Employment Counseling
• Drafting and negotiating employment agreements and executive contracts
• Advising on hiring, discipline, and termination decisions
• Addressing employee classification and wage considerations
• Structuring workforce reductions and restructurings
• Advising on non-compete, non-solicitation, and confidentiality agreements
• Responding to workplace complaints and managing internal investigations
Workplace Policies and Programs
• Developing and updating employee handbooks and workplace policies
• Designing anti-harassment and anti-discrimination programs
• Implementing performance management frameworks
• Establishing internal reporting and escalation procedures
• Developing risk mitigation strategies aligned with business objectives
Our Approach
- Align workforce decisions and policies with business objectives and operational needs
- Move matters forward efficiently across day-to-day counseling and issue resolution
- Coordinate with HR, leadership, and legal teams to deliver practical solutions
- Focus on preventing disputes while protecting the organization’s position
- Prioritize responsiveness, clear communication, and consistent guidance
Why WH Burkley
- Practical, real-time employment advice tailored to business and workforce needs
- Experience across hiring, discipline, termination, workplace policies, and employee relations matters
- Ability to identify and address issues before they develop into disputes or litigation
- Integration with employment litigation, compliance, executive compensation, and employee benefits capabilities
- Responsive, partner-level service focused on practical solutions and risk management
Recognition
Best Law Firms | Cleveland
- Band 1 – Litigation – Labor and Employment
- Band 3 – Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
*Certain recognitions displayed on this page were earned prior to the formation of WH Burkley LLP and may reflect the accomplishments of our legacy firms, Walter Haverfield LLP and Bernstein-Burkley, P.C.