ACCG Offers New HR Legal Helpline
Facing a difficult employment matter? The action you take may present a potential legal problem for your county or authority. That’s why we’re providing local government managers with free legal advice from employment law specialists O’Quinn & Cronin. Because it’s important to be sure before you act.
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If you’re contemplating or preparing to take action against an employee, contact the liaison appointed for your local government right away. Usually it’s your HR director, county manager or county attorney.
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The liaison will complete a simple online form with a summary of your situation. To submit a Request for Assistance, click here.
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By the close of the next business day – or sooner – an employment law attorney with O’Quinn & Cronin will be in touch with your liaison.
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Employee disciplinary action, including termination
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Allegations of harassment, discrimination or retaliation
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Questions about: - Reductions in force / reorganizations - Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 - Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) - Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) - Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) - Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
Other important information The legal consultation is limited in scope and not intended to replace any of the services afforded by statutory / local legal counsel, your HR Department or HR consulting firms. These resources provide essential services, enabling members to establish and maintain effective HR programs.
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Court or administrative hearing appearance on behalf of member
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In person meeting with member
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Sending correspondence to adverse party on behalf of member
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Creation, review and editing of employment policies, handbooks or personnel descriptions
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Circumstances that will require extensive legal research or time
The designated liaison for your local government must be the point of contact with O’Quinn & Cronin. Contact David Uhlman ([[email protected]) or Ashley Abercrombie ([email protected]) or by phone at 800-858-2224 with questions you may have concerning this valuable service. Submit a Request for Assistance Online All counties and authorities that are members of the ACCG Property & Liability Program (ACCG-IRMA) were asked to designate a liaison to serve as the primary point of contact with O’Quinn & Cronin. To designate or change your liaison, please submit the Appointment of Liaison Form.