Employment Law
Michigan Lawyers Handling Employment Law Matters
At Witt & Goldsworthy, we help businesses manage their workforce with confidence. Our attorneys provide practical, preventive employment advice that helps employers stay compliant with state and federal laws, avoid disputes, and maintain a productive workplace.
From drafting policies to resolving employee disputes, we focus on protecting your business while promoting fair, consistent workplace practices. We advise owners, managers, and HR professionals on the full range of employment law issues — helping you reduce legal risk, strengthen your company culture, and operate more efficiently.
Our approach emphasizes prevention first, but we are ready to defend your interests if disputes arise.
Representing Employers
In All Types of Legal Matters
The employment law attorneys of Witt & Goldsworthy assist employers with many employment law matters, including:
Noncompete Agreements
We draft enforceable noncompete agreements designed to protect your business from unfair competition while complying with the evolving laws on restrictive covenants.
Personnel Manuals and Policies
Clear, compliant personnel policies set expectations for your workforce and reduce your risk of litigation. We develop manuals that reflect current laws and your business’s operational needs.
Employee Handbooks
An employee handbook is an essential communication tool and legal safeguard. We prepare customized handbooks that outline workplace expectations, disciplinary procedures, leave policies, and anti-discrimination protections.
Employee Contracts
We draft and negotiate employment agreements that clearly define job responsibilities, compensation, benefits, termination rights, confidentiality obligations, and intellectual property protections.
Confidentiality Agreements and Noncompete Clauses
We create agreements to safeguard your business’s confidential information, client relationships, and proprietary assets, helping you protect your competitive edge.
Intellectual Property Agreements
When employees create inventions, designs, or other intellectual property, it’s critical to define ownership. We draft agreements that ensure your company retains the rights to work created during employment.
Contract Disputes and Employment Litigation
When employment contracts are breached — or disputes arise over noncompetes, confidentiality, or severance — we represent employers in negotiations, arbitration, or litigation to protect your business interests.
Separation, Release, and Waiver Agreements
When employment ends, properly drafted separation agreements can protect your company from future claims. We prepare and review releases and waivers that comply with employment laws and minimize your legal exposure.
Focused on Prevention — Ready for Defense
At Witt & Goldsworthy, we work closely with you to design employment practices that comply with state and federal law — and that fit your business goals. By proactively addressing employment law risks, you can create a more stable, productive workforce and avoid costly disputes.
If a conflict does arise, you can trust us to fiercely advocate for your business’ interests.