Vedder Price’s Labor and Employment practice group attorneys can conduct internal workplace audits protected by privilege to identify potential problem areas, ensure legal compliance and reduce litigation risk. The nature and scope of audits are tailored to specific client needs and may include review of the following employment practices:

• Recruiting and on-boarding practices (background check, drug testing and interview compliance)
• Job descriptions (including compliance with wage and hour laws and disability accommodation considerations)
• Employee handbooks
• Employee benefits programs
• Wage and hour compliance (FLSA classifications, overtime calculation, recordkeeping)
• Confidentiality, noncompetition and nonsolicitation agreements
• Leave of absence and disability accommodation policies and procedures
• Independent Contractor Status and Contracts
• Affirmative action compliance
• Record retention and posting compliance