To discuss your civil or commercial litigation matters with R&W call 281-296-8900.
Employment Law
R&W represents clients in employment matters in state and federal court as well as in front of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). The firm also assists clients in drafting and evaluating noncompetition agreements, confidentiality agreements, and human resource/employment policies, as well as investigating, evaluating and responding internally to workplace harassment and discrimination claims.
Representative matters/issues that the firm has handled include:
- Investigated and defended employer against sexual harassment /discrimination lawsuit in Corpus Christi, Texas federal court;
- Negotiated dismissal of employer in age discrimination lawsuit in Arkansas federal court;
- Successfully defended client against claims of employee raiding and use of competitor’s confidential information in state court in Dallas, Texas;
- Represented employer in lawsuit against former employee who stole confidential information and attempted to destroy employer’s confidential computer data when he quit to work for a competitor;
- Responded to and mediated numerous EEOC claims in Texas and Louisiana prior to litigation - most resolved without the employer paying any money; and
- Evaluated potential employer liability with regard to the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA).
The firm can also assist you with your employment law questions about compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADEA), unpaid leave under the Family Medical & Leave Act (FMLA), overtime and the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), continuation of health care issues under COBRA and treatment of employees over the age of 40 under the Older Workers Benefit Protection Act (OWBPA).
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