Trusted Employment Law Counsel
Most employers recognize the fact that their employees are one of their most valuable assets. Even so, many employers discover too late the fact that effectively managing employees while maintaining compliance with their legal obligations as employers is not only difficult, but that it is fraught with legal pitfalls as well.
Attorneys at Albin | Harrison | Roach know that the risks for employers have never been higher. We are here to help you manage your risks as an employer by providing knowledgeable counsel and proactive legal services for all types of employment law needs.
Generally speaking, we employ three key strategies to help you ensure that your business is in compliance with its legal obligations and that it will stay that way. First, we evaluate and work with you to develop effective human resource management policies. Next, we review your existing employee handbooks and other relevant documents so that necessary, risk-minimizing modifications can be made to them. Finally, our lawyers proactively keep you informed of recent court rulings and pending legislation that could affect your employment policies.
Our Employment Law Services
Our employment law practice is comprehensive and specifically tailored to meet the needs of the small to mid-sized business in North or Central Texas. Our team includes attorney Laura Calhoun who is board-certified in labor and employment law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and attorney Connie A. Peña who brings over 8 years of experience to the table.
In a day-to-day capacity, Albin | Harrison | Roach attorneys advise employers on various issues, including employment policies, human resources management and compliance with regulatory requirements and both state and federal laws. In addition, we also negotiate and draft employment contracts of all types, including compensation and severance agreements, non-compete agreements and other restrictive covenants as well.
Our practice also includes providing legal representation to employers who have been accused of various types of misconduct, including employment discrimination, sexual harassment, violations of wage and hour laws and the misclassification of employees. When these types of problems arise, we are able to effectively represent our clients at every level of the dispute resolution process — from administrative hearings and civil mediations to arbitration and litigation in Texas and federal courts statewide.
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Conveniently located in Collin County.
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