Texas Employment Law Attorneys
Comprehensive Employment Law Services in Houston
Employment disputes can significantly impact a company’s reputation, workforce morale, and cause knock-on effects that can seriously impact the financial stability of your firm. Our labor and employment attorneys understand these dynamics and provide strategic, results-driven advice to employers facing litigation. We represent employers in litigation matters in both state and federal courts, as well as before administrative agencies such as the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC). We represent employers across various industries, including energy, healthcare, technology, and manufacturing, in disputes ranging from singleplaintiff claims to class and collective actions.
Claims of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation are among the most sensitive and potentially damaging employment disputes a company can face. We defend employers against allegations involving race, gender, age, disability, and other protected characteristics under federal and state laws, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA). Our goal is to resolve these claims efficiently, minimizing disruption to your business while protecting your company’s reputation and legal standing. We also represent employers in wage and hour disputes and advise them on compliance with issues involving the misclassification of employees, overtime compensation, meal and rest break violations, and other requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and state wage laws.
We also understand that protecting your company’s confidential information and maintaining a stable workforce are critical to your success. We represent and advise employers in litigation involving non-compete agreements, non-solicitation clauses, and misappropriation of trade secrets. Our attorneys work closely with clients to enforce restrictive covenants and protect proprietary information, while also defending against claims of unlawful competition and employee raiding.
At Hicks Thomas LLP, our attorneys have the high-level expertise and strategic advocacy necessary to resolve complex labor and employment disputes. Our attorneys are skilled negotiators and litigators who understand the business implications of employment conflicts. We focus on your company’s long-term success, providing solutions that are aligned with your business objectives and tailored to your unique needs, including:
- Theft of trade secrets and unfair competition
- Discrimination, harassment, and retaliation
- Collective action wage and hour defense
- Wage and hour disputes
- Hiring, performance, and termination issues
- Texas Workforce Commission unemployment claims and appeals
- Administrative proceedings before the EEOC, NLRB, and OSHA
- Employment and executive compensation agreements
- Policies, procedures, and handbooks
- Labor and union arbitrations
- Leave of absence, Family and Medical Leave Act, and disability accommodations
