" The two most important days in your life are the day you were born and the day you find out why .” - Mark Twain
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HR legal headaches so you can get back to business .
ELS Team Member Highlight
ELS highlights Carmen Alexander, our newest team member. With her past experience at the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage & Hour Division and in government law departments, Carmen brings a unique perspective to the firm. Learn why Carmen sees herself as a Peacemaker-Attorney.

'Tis The Season:
Win-Win Severances for Employers and Executives
With 2017 coming quickly to a close, employers are budgeting for 2018 and reassessing their staffing needs. Part of that process inevitably includes parting ways with key employees. An amicable transition is often the best way to go for all involved. In this segment of The Pipeline, we discuss pointers for “win-win” severances.


On The Rise: Laws Banning Employers from Requesting
Salary History
Start 2018 with a
Well-Trained Workforce
“How much did you make in your last position?” States and municipalities across the country have banned this question in an effort to address pay disparities in the workplace.



As we march toward the end of the year, you may find yourself sitting on money you’ve held back in order to be safe. One of the best usages of that end of year money is to protect your business by training your managers and updating your handbooks, policies and procedures.  
ELS in the News:
Jamala McFadden receives Extraordinary Pro Bono Service Award
Did You Know? The 7 Natural Wonders Of Georgia


On Friday, October 20, 2017, the Atlanta Legal Aid Society (ALAS) presented Jamala McFadden with the Extraordinary Pro Bono Service Award at the Atlanta Bar Association’s Celebrating Service Luncheon & Awards Reception. Jamala’s service to ALAS includes providing pro bono employment law services to the organization. Congratulations Jamala!
You’ve heard of the 7 Wonders of the World. But did you know that Georgia has its own 7 Natural Wonders? Join us as we explore the first in our series: Amicalola Falls.