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Business partners Sue Ann Van Dermyden and Teri
Block welcome you to this website. Our firm,
VanDermyden Block, specializes in the legal
practicalities of running the people side of the
business. With over 25 collective years of
experience, we have handled nearly every kind of
employment lawsuit, and, consequently, understand
firsthand the importance of responding to employee
complaints at the first opportunity. This, more
often than not, occurs before a lawsuit is ever
filed. After receiving notice of an employee
complaint, an organization often lacks the critical,
objective information needed to take appropriate
action - that is where we can help.
Sue Ann and Teri conduct
workplace investigations in all areas of employment
law, ranging from straightforward claims to complex,
politically sensitive and highly publicized
matters. We have conducted hundreds of
investigations on matters involving discrimination,
harassment, retaliation, violence, corporate fraud,
assault and battery, defamation, embezzlement, wage
and hour violations, and other forms of alleged
misconduct. Sue Ann and Teri use proven
investigative techniques to gather detailed facts,
analyze relevant data, and provide sound, reasoned
conclusions. Equally important, we provide
a comprehensive, clearly-written report that
completes a good faith investigation, which in turn
allows decision-makers to respond appropriately to
workplace complaints. Our product is superior,
timely, and cost-efficient.
The Firm also offers advice and counsel on these
issues, as well as a full menu of workplace training
seminars on preventing sexual harassment,
discrimination, and retaliation, understanding
disability and family medical leave requirements,
complying with wage and hour laws, conducting
effective investigations, and other workplace
concerns.
But when litigation cannot be avoided – the case
has been tried and is headed for appeal –
VanDermyden Block also offers sound expertise in all
aspects of civil appellate advocacy, including
designating the record, preparing appellate briefs,
and conducting oral argument.
VanDermyden Block. Your partners in prevention
and early intervention in the workplace.
VanDermyden Block is a Certified Small Business with
the California Department of General Services.
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