Jessica Van Ranken’s practice is concentrated in labor and employment law. She represents and counsels clients on compliance with state and federal employment laws, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), the Arizona Civil Rights Act (ACRA), the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and paid sick time and vacation law compliance.
Jessica represents clients in employment-based litigation involving a range of issues, including restrictive covenants, paid sick time, wage and hour, breach of contract, and other related areas. She also assists clients in response to charges of workplace discrimination, harassment, and retaliation before state and federal agencies. Jessica drafts and reviews employee handbooks and policies, affirmative action plans, and employment-based agreements, including non-compete and non-solicitation agreements, confidentiality agreements, severance agreements, and independent contractor agreements.
Jessica is also a member of the firm’s immigration practice group and has experience assisting with Form I-9 compliance and obtaining employment-based visas.
