LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT LITIGATION
LABOR & EMPLOYMENT LITIGATION
Whether you are an individual employee or an employer of any size (from closely-held to Fortune 500), no matter your industry, Hill Gilstrap, P.C. has the experience to provide assistance and representation in all aspects of labor and employment litigation.
We proudly represent faculty in higher education employment disputes against their universities and colleges, helping aggrieved faculty fight back against administrative overreach by their institutions - with proven results. We understand what higher education faculty are up against in Texas, and know how to navigate the nuances of higher education employment law some other employment lawyers may not. We have advocated, sued and settled more cases for faculty against their colleges and universities than any other firm in Texas.
TYPES OF CLAIMS
Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA)
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Rehabilitation Act
Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Non-competition and non-solicitation disputes
Wrongful discharge or termination
Constitutional violations by public employers
Title VII and other discrimination and retaliation claims
Texas Open Meetings Act (TOMA)
Wage and hour disputes
Unfair labor practice charges
When problems arise, we’ll assist and advise you regarding the most cost and time-efficient resolution and attempt to avoid the need for court or similar proceedings. In the event a satisfactory resolution cannot be obtained without such proceedings, then we are prepared to aggressively pursue or defend administrative or litigation proceedings to the full extent necessary, including the handling of discovery, hearings, trials and appeals. In addition to appearing in local, state and federal courts, our experience includes representing clients before such agencies or regulatory bodies as the following:
REGULATORY BODIES
Equal employment opportunity commission (EEOC) and similar state agencies
Department of Labor
National Labor Relations Board (NLRB)
Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
REPRESENTATIVE MATTERS
The labor and employment law fields are constantly evolving. The vagueness of the term “labor and employment law” discourages attorneys from entering this field. Therefore, there are not many experts to represent clients. Yet, labor and employment law is truly a versatile field that frequently touches on issues arising in a wide range of other legal disciplines. To represent clients in this field, attorneys must be up to date in the law and recent Court decisions.
We specialize in this field and our attorneys are up to date with the latest law and Court decisions.