Contract with law firm for human resources legal advice
$50,000
In Plain English
The city needs ongoing legal guidance on workplace issues like hiring, firing, and employee disputes. The Human Resources Department currently lacks specialized employment law expertise. If approved, the city pays up to $50,000 for legal advice from Sloan Sakai Yeung and Wong LLP.
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