NO BUSINESS CAN ESCAPE employment law matters today. Our lawyers provide aggressive representation in state and federal courts and before administrative agencies, such as the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Recognizing that our clients' interests are not always served by being involved in litigation, we work with our employer clients to ensure a prevention first approach. Our goal is to help address issues timely while effectively accomplishing the desired outcomes beyond expectations.
Our Employment Litigation experience includes claims for:
- Violation of non-compete, non-disclosure, and non-solicitation agreements, including those relating to the misappropriation of trade secrets and proprietary information of employers
- Discrimination and retaliation based on race, sex, national origin, disability, and age under Title VII, the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), and the Texas Commission on Human Rights Act
- Unpaid overtime and other wages under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and the Texas Pay Day Act
- Unemployment benefits through the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC)
- Discrimination and retaliation under the Texas Workers Compensation Act
We also offer our clients counseling on the myriad of human resource-related issues facing business, including:
- Understanding how to properly discipline and terminate employees
- Negotiating separation agreements
- Investigating complaints of workplace harassment
- Classifying employees as exempt or non-exempt under FLSA
- Understanding leave issues under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), ADA and the other federal and state laws governing employee leave
- Implementing employee handbooks and other workplace policies to remain current under applicable federal and state laws
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