Employment Law

Meeting the Legal Needs of Employers and Employees

Employment Law Attorneys Based in Fort Worth, Texas

Brackett & Ellis, P.C. has been representing the needs of employers and employees throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex for more than 30 years. Our attorneys strive for excellence in client service and have actively kept pace with the rapid changes in federal and state labor laws.

A full range of employment law litigation and transaction services

The scope of our employment litigation representation includes:

• Counsel, investigate and litigate employment claims, including Title VII, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) issues
• Representation of clients before federal and state agencies handling employment-related claims, including Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Department of Labor (DOL), Texas Commission on Human Rights and the Texas Workforce Commission
• Federal and state wage and hour laws, including proper classification of exempt and nonexempt employers, payroll deductions, “regular” versus “overtime” rates, and “employee” versus “independent contractor” status
• Severance pay
• Prosecute and defend intellectual property matters
• Claims of breach of contract
• Enforcement of non-compete and non-solicitation agreements
• Fraudulent inducement
• Intentional infliction of emotional distress
• Invasion of privacy
• Defamation

The scope of our employment law transaction representation includes:

• Counseling clients with respect to personnel recruitment and hiring
• Advancement, promotions best practices
• Employee and school personnel issues
• Protecting trade secrets and intellectual property
• Staff reductions and terminations
• Record keeping obligations
• Employment contracts, confidentiality agreements
• Employee handbooks and policies
• Benefits, policies and procedures

School district personnel law

Brackett & Ellis regularly advises school districts on contractual and litigation matters involving personnel. We are often asked to speak about school district employment issues at local, state and national conferences.

Schedule a consultation to talk with an experienced employment law attorney at Brackett & Ellis about all of your employment law concerns.

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