Conroe Employment Agency Issues Attorneys

Business law covers the many facets of running a business including issues surrounding employment. When dealing with the laws regarding employment, it is best to divide people into two categories: employer and employee.

If you are the employer:

You need to make sure your human resources department is following fair hiring practices. You must be familiar with how to spot and eliminate discriminatory hiring policies. You must provide a safe work environment. This does not just include following OSHA, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, guidelines. You need to be able to identify and eliminate sexual harassment and other behaviors that potentially carry liability. You also need to know what legally must happen to protect your interests in the event that you need to terminate or discharge an employee. Twenty-two states are “Right to Work” states and Texas is one of them. “Right to Work” laws are a special group of laws that focus on employer-employee relations.

The attorneys at Smith and Garg are experienced business lawyers who can help you identify potential liability problems and explain what actions you can take that may help reduce your liability.

If you are an employee:

You are probably visiting our webpage because you believe that you have been wronged in some way. If you feel that you are the victim of sexual harassment or wrongful termination, please contact us and schedule a consultation. Sexual harassment and wrongful termination suits are delicate and each one is handled differently depending on each individual situation.

Employers are not allowed to deny you employment based upon gender or race. The laws offering protective status to sexual orientation and gender identity are rapidly changing. However, generally speaking, these issues cannot be used to deny employment. If you feel as if you have been discriminated against, you need a consultation with one of our experienced attorneys.

Legal issues surrounding employment are not black and white. Every situation is different. Every company is different and with some specific situations, the laws may vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction.

Please contact our office to see how we can assist you. Learn more about our Areas of Practice.