Hiring & Management of Employees Attorney in Seattle, WA

At-will employment, anti-discrimination and anti-harassment policies, wage and hour practices, leave policies, conduct standards, and complaint procedures at a minimum. State-specific addenda for each jurisdiction where you have employees.

At-will means you can terminate without cause, but federal and state laws still prohibit terminations based on protected characteristics, retaliation for protected activity, or in breach of employment agreements. Document the legitimate business reason and apply policies consistently.

Severance is not legally required in most cases but is often used to obtain a release of claims and smooth transitions. We help you decide when severance makes sense and draft agreements that actually achieve the release you are paying for.