EMPLOYMENT LAW & COUNSEL

Apto Law provides employer-side employment counsel grounded in more than two decades of practice, Fortune 500 litigation defense, and direct in-house HR and General Counsel experience. From day-to-day workforce guidance to high-stakes agency proceedings, Apto Law advises employers across 30+ states on the full spectrum of employment law — with a focus on practical, defensible outcomes that account for both legal risk and business reality.

Wage & Hour Compliance (classification, overtime, exemptions, multi-state pay requirements)
EEOC Charge Response, Position Statements, and Administrative Defense
Harassment, Discrimination, and Retaliation prevention and response
Medical Leave and Accommodations (FMLA, ADA, state equivalents)
Termination Risk Assessment and Separation Agreements
Independent Contractor Classification and compliance structuring
Reduction in Force planning, WARN Act, and Adverse Impact Analysis
Employee Handbook and Workplace Policy drafting, review, and updates
Harassment Prevention Training design and delivery
Performance Management and Progressive Discipline
Management Training on employment law fundamentals
Multi-State Compliance
Non-Compete, Non-Solicitation, and Confidentiality Agreements
Employment Litigation Management and outside counsel coordination
Agency Audit Response (DOL, OSHA, state agencies)
Whistleblower and Retaliation complaint handling
Workplace Accommodation and Interactive Process guidance

Serve as day-to-day Employment Counsel for HR teams and business leaders
Defend and respond to EEOC Charges, agency audits, and administrative proceedings
Advise on Wage & Hour Compliance across multiple jurisdictions
Guide Medical Leave, Accommodations, and Interactive Process matters
Structure Independent Contractor Classification and compliance
Manage Employment Litigation and coordinate outside defense counsel
Design and deliver Harassment Prevention Training programs
Draft and update Employee Handbooks and Workplace Policies