For Employers

Managing employees and staying compliant with ever-changing employment laws can be challenging for businesses of any size. Sandra partners with employers to navigate workplace issues, reduce legal risk, and protect their organizations. From developing sound employment practices and policies to addressing employee disputes and defending claims, she provides practical, business-focused legal counsel tailored to each client's needs. By combining preventative guidance with experienced advocacy when disputes arise, Sandra helps employers make informed decisions and maintain productive, compliant workplaces.

• Representation in federal and state court on employment discrimination, harassment, and retaliation claims; employment contracts; wage and hour disputes; independent contractor/employee determinations; Arizona's sick leave laws; and enforcement/defense of restrictive covenants
• Representation before state and federal agencies, such as the EEOC, ACRD, Industrial Commission, Arizona Labor Department, U.S. Department of Labor, and National Labor Relations Board
• Preventative advice, training, and counseling designed to reduce employment claims and disputes
• Investigations into allegations of workplace misconduct
• Employee discipline and terminations
• Drafting of employee handbooks, employment contracts, and restrictive covenants