What we do

Advocacy. Consulting. Investigations. Alternative dispute resolution.

SACG provides experienced labor and employment services across the full lifecycle of workplace matters — from advisory and training to investigations and mediation.

Advocacy

Standing up for workplace equity with the experience to win.

Consulting

Experienced labor and employment advice when you need it most.

Investigations

Prompt, thorough, impartial workplace investigations.

ADR & Mediation

Cost- and time-efficient dispute resolution by a registered Georgia Neutral.

A judge's gavel — alternative dispute resolution and mediation
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Alternative Dispute Resolution

SACG provides a confidential process in which a certified neutral mediator facilitates a conversation between parties involved in an interpersonal conflict, ongoing disagreement, or dispute.

SACG offers mediation services by a registered Georgia Neutral. We also provide a variety of ways to resolve your disputes which is more often cost and time efficient than proceeding to litigation. Mediation services are the most requested method of ADR and is the process in which a neutral third party facilitates settlement discussions between parties in conflict. If both parties do not agree to the resolution, the matter will proceed to litigation.

What this includes
  • Facilitate Civil Mediations
  • Negotiate Settlements
  • Arbitration or Mediation Representation
  • Engage in dialogue to create a mutually agreeable path to resolution
  • Tools to initiate a new, more effective working relationship
  • Providing critical communication, self-reflection and self-awareness tools
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Consulting and Advisory Services

SACG provides experienced labor and employment advice when you need it most.

In today's workplace, situations may arise that are disruptive to a work environment and can cause a business to veer off course, unless they are managed effectively. At SACG you will get a highly experienced human resources expert who has a wealth of hands-on HR and Employment Law experience. This specialized experience enables SACG to provide the most effective advice and guidance for the most complex employment matters.

What this includes
  • Helping to navigate various complex HR or employment law concerns
  • Enhancing your businesses HR capabilities which lead to informed decision making
  • Strategies and tactics to develop competent and engaged employees
  • Guidance in navigating on-going regulatory compliance
Workplace accessibility — reasonable accommodations and modifications
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Accessibility Services

All individuals, including people with a disability should be able to fully access and participate in work, school, services, programs and facilities.

SACG is committed to ensuring that all employment and school activities, programs, services, and facilities are inclusive and accessible to all individuals including qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and relevant state and local rules and regulations.

What this includes
  • Navigating the interactive workplace accommodation process
  • Providing advocacy services for students and parents at 504 and facilitated IEP meetings in the K through 12 learning environments
  • Providing advocacy and consultation services to post-secondary students in the implementation of educational and/or professional accommodation needs in higher education environments
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Employee Relations

Employees are the lifeline for any business. Without a strong and committed workforce, even the most successful business can quickly fail. Good employee relations are crucial to the work environment.

People are the key resources that impact business performance. Building and managing a high performing work environment is not easy and is very complex and requires guidance from experienced HR and legal professionals. Companies must equip themselves with knowledge and resources to thoroughly understand the regulations that govern their workplace to minimize liability exposure and limit a company's risk. If your business does not clearly define its HR policies, procedures and processes, others will define them for you, leaving your company at risk for potential legal challenges.

What this includes
  • Policy and Procedure Assistance
  • Implementation of strategic and transparent communication plans
  • Drafting, reviewing, editing and revising of employee handbooks
  • Creating, drafting, reviewing and revising most common business templates in compliance with state and federal laws
  • Creation of Performance Management tools
  • Providing guidance to quickly resolve and manage all employee issues
Scales of justice — workplace and campus investigations
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Investigations

SACG is committed to investigating issues at work, in schools and on college campuses.

SACG is one of a select few firms that offers its clients a comprehensive background in state and federal sector Labor & Employment litigation experience, Higher Education teaching experience and as a Human Resources professional with the knowledge, expertise, and training to investigate complaints involving minors, staff and certificated employees in primary and secondary education along with investigating complaints involving students, staff and faculty in post-secondary education.

Conducting prompt, thorough, impartial and comprehensive investigations into alleged or unlawful workplace misconduct is a best practice for businesses and are often legally mandated. Failure to properly investigate a concern impacts employee morale and productivity, can garner negative publicity and increase legal liability. SACG provides extensive experience and knowledge of handling highly-sensitive investigations for private and public sector entities.

Types of misconduct we investigate
  • Harassment, Discrimination or Retaliation
  • Sexual Assault or Sexual Misconduct
  • Workplace threats, violence or bullying
  • Accessibility and/or Accommodation requests that have been denied
  • Theft, embezzlement, or misappropriation of company property
  • Violations of company policies
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Small Business Formation

The way you form your business is an important step in the process and one that could potentially impact the outcome.

SACG will serve as a partner for every small business owner. Your company can retain our services to be there when you need us. Throughout the life of any business, issues will arise that will require the services and expertise of a subject matter expert, be it an HR Professional or a licensed labor and employment attorney, SACG can provide both.

When launching your business, you must follow all federal, state and local laws that pertain to the industry and geographical area in which the business will operate. SACG offers small businesses the ability to consult with a licensed attorney to address each of their business, logistical, practical, and legal questions and can also help to determine which business entity is best for their current business needs.

Examples of services
  • Goods and Services contracts
  • Non-Compete Agreements
  • Confidentiality Agreements
  • Independent Contractor Agreements
  • Non-Disclosure Agreements
  • Employment Contract
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Training and Development

If employees perform well, the company performs well.

Training and Development is imperative to developing a competent and high functioning workforce and fostering an exceptional workplace. Investing in your employees and its leaders not only helps your company thrive, it also increases employee engagement, satisfaction and retention.

SACG offers a wide range of innovative training options for individuals, teams and leadership training. Our trainers are interactive, engaging and knowledgeable in the content they facilitate. Relevant examples, applicable guidance, strategies and best practice techniques are the corner stone of what we offer.

Example course topics
  • Family and Medical Leave Act ("FMLA"), navigating serious health conditions and the difference between intermittent and block leave
  • The Interactive Process and the Americans with Disabilities Act ("ADA") Workplace Accommodations
  • Performance Management and managing employees work deficiencies
  • Sexual Misconduct and Sexual Assault and the Interim Measures to Take
  • Discrimination, Harassment and Retaliation, the nuts and bolts of the formal complaint process
  • New Supervisor Training: From an Independent Performer to Leader

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