Employment Law
You have to cope with a frustrating array of state, federal and local employment laws and regulations, and sometimes it’s enough to make you feel dizzy. When you hire FBFK, you’re getting attorneys who will do more than manage the red tape.
We’ll guard your secrets and your success by:
Creating enforceable noncompete and nondisclosure agreements
Identifying methods for protecting your confidential information and trade secrets
Creating a custom report outlining how your organization can reduce litigation exposure
We will also defend you in actions involving:
Discrimination and retaliation under the Civil Rights Act and Title VII
ADA – The Americans With Disabilities Act
ADEA – The Age Discrimination in Employment Act
ERISA – Employment Retirement Income Securities Act
FCRA – The Fair Credit Reporting Act
FLSA – The Fair Labor Standards Act
FMLA – The Family and Medical Leave Act
WARN – The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act
The Texas Labor Code
Workers’ compensation plans and nonsubscriber compliance
Our Employment Law Team
News & Events
Insights into Current Legislative Session: The 87th Texas Legislature Addresses COVID-19, Landlord-Tenant Laws, Probate, Guardianships…and Dr. Pepper
The 87th Texas Legislature has been in session since January 12, 2021. Legislators who were sworn in during the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic are introducing bills that cover a wide range of actions, from addressing the governor’s emergency powers during a pandemic (H.B. 3) and allowing commissioner courts to use electronic devices instead of court reporters to record court proceedings (H.B. 228), to creating a business court and a court of business appeals to hear certain business cases (H.B. 1875).
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The COVID-19 pandemic has caused people to consider their estate planning in greater numbers. It’s no surprise, consumers are creating their wills, powers of attorney, and medical directives through a few popular legal websites because they are convenient and seem less expensive.
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