Matters Before Administrative Agencies

An employer can avoid most issues which would otherwise be resolved before the Labor Commission, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission [“EEOC”], Department of Fair Employment & Housing [“DFEH”], Contractors State Licensing Board [“CSLB”], and Bureau of Alcoholic Beverage Control [“ABC”], by:

● Lawfully conducting their business;
● Following the reasonable advice of their attorney, and
● Developing a good relationship with their employees.

Most employees want, first and foremost, to be treated fairly. Having a comprehensive employee handbook, taking the time to explain what is expected of them, and treating them with compassion and respect, goes a long way to avoid problems with your employees. Despite all these efforts, however, sometimes an employer finds himself or herself standing in front of an administrative law judge trying to explain why an employee’s claim is unfounded. You do not have to “roll over” for these employees, and you don’t have to be there alone. Ralph D. Hughes has successfully assisted many clients before these government agencies, and others.