Employment Law Risk Assessment

Proactive Employment Law Guidance for Florida Businesses 

The Wannos Law Firm provides employment law risk assessments designed to help Florida businesses identify workplace vulnerabilities, strengthen employment practices and reduce legal exposure before disputes arise.

With nearly 20 years of employment law experience representing both employers and employees, Karly Wannos provides practical insight into the workplace issues that most commonly lead to litigation, administrative complaints and costly employment disputes.

Employment laws continue to evolve, and many businesses unknowingly operate with outdated policies, inconsistent practices or documentation gaps that can create significant legal and operational risk. A proactive review of workplace practices can help employers make informed decisions, improve compliance and better protect the organization.

Wage & Hour Practices

• Employee classification issues
• Overtime and compensation practices
• Independent contractor classifications

Employment Policies & Documents

• Employee handbooks
• Employment agreements
• Independent contractor agreements
• Severance agreements
• Confidentiality and workplace policies

Hiring, Management & Termination Practices

• Interview and hiring procedures
• Documentation practices
• Performance management
• Disciplinary procedures
• Termination and retaliation risk considerations

Workplace Compliance & Risk Management

• ADA and medical leave considerations
• Harassment and discrimination prevention
• EEOC and Department of Labor response preparation
• Workplace investigation procedures

Why Businesses Work With Outside Employment Counsel

Many businesses do not have dedicated in-house employment counsel and rely on managers or HR personnel to navigate complicated workplace decisions. An outside employment law review can help identify areas of legal exposure, improve consistency in workplace practices and provide practical guidance tailored to the organization’s operations and goals.

As an employment litigator, mediator and workplace investigator, Karly Wannos brings a practical understanding of how workplace decisions may later be evaluated in litigation, agency investigations and employee disputes.