As an employer or an employee, it is vital you have a firm understanding of employment law and how it affects you. Without the guidance of a New Mexico employment lawyer, it is too easy to make crucial errors that cost you greatly. We know this field inside and out – from both perspectives.
The legal team at Moody & Stanford of Albuquerque, New Mexico, is committed to providing you top-quality legal advice and representation. Due to the millions of dollars we have secured for our clients, we have been named members of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum. Our firm has been named as a Tier 1 Law Firm by U.S. New And World Reports' Best Law Firms in America, and as a Top Tier of Chambers USA, Best Lawyers in America for New Mexico Employment Law, and our lawyers are named to Super Lawyers, New Mexico Business Weekly's Best of the Bar, and the Fellows of the American Bar Foundation due to our outstanding legal ability and high ethical standards.
Many employees are not aware of the full range of employment rights they have. If you feel that you are being retaliated against, discriminated against, harassed or not paid correctly, we are available to sit down with you and discuss your options. We have the resources,experience to fully litigate any claim you may have. Employees can face discrimination, harassment and other unlawful treatment in matters such as employment contracts, reasonable accommodations, pre-employment/personality testing, wages, overtime, sexual harassment, wrongful termination and more.
If you have made a complaint about your workplace and believe you were fired or are being retaliated against because of it, our seasoned legal team can assist you in determining whether your complaint entitles you to legal protection from retaliation, and if so, whether the employer's actions are unlawful. An employer may not engage in Retaliation for complaints, including internal complaints, that are based on a good faith belief that unlawful harassment or discrimination is taking place. We can also help to protect your rights by providing legal advice, reviewing contracts and the like.
We routinely provide representation and advice regarding severance agreements. It is important to ask your legal questions before signing a severance agreement because the waiver or release of claims is likely valid and will prevent legal action once you sign.
Our firm is trusted by many companies, non-profit agencies, and organizations throughout New Mexico for our practical and business-oriented legal guidance on employment and labor law matters. We can quickly provide spot-on answers and advice, helping employers proceed with confidence and save money in the long run. We understand your business and provide guidance in creating handbooks, policies that protect your interests and mitigate the risk of disputes or lawsuits.
Should an employee file a claim against you, we will work aggressively toward an efficient resolution, minimizing the impact to your business. We are proud to be the lawyers that many law firms choose for employment advice and representation.
Having your legal counsel conduct regular reviews to ensure your policies and procedures align with the current requirements of the law is vital if you are to avoid costly and distracting legal problems. If potential problems do arise, we can offer day-to-day advice on how best to address them. We can assist your company with EEOC or Human Rights charges, employment litigation, noncompete agreements, contracts, handbooks, classification of employees, training, union issues, and wage and hour issues. Our legal team can help prevent claims while supporting your desired employment environment. We can also skillfully represent you in the face of administrative charges, litigation, and union activity.
