Employment & Labor Law

Claims and suits brought against employers by employees are a large part of the cases being handled by the Employment lawyers at Houston Harbaugh. We focus on assisting our clients to be positioned to avoid claims, and if the claims are brought, to be prepared to defend against them.
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Seismic Shift in Employment and Intellectual Property Rights: FTC’s Nationwide Ban on Noncompete Agreements

By Acacia B. Perko on August 16, 2024
Ryan LLC v. Chamber of Commerce of the United States of America, and ATS Tree Services v. FTC et al. leave the FTC’s Nationwide Ban on non-competes up in the air - DTSALaw®. 30 million is a BIG number! That is the estimated number of employment contracts that could be impacted by the Federal Trade Commission’s new rule banning non-competes, if it goes into effect on September 4, 2024, as scheduled.
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Terminating an Employee Soon After Hire: How to Protect Yourself From a Lawsuit

By Craig M. Brooks
When hiring new employees, employers engage in all sorts of activities to evaluate if the candidate is right for the job. There are background checks, credit checks, reference...
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Physicians Cutbacks

By Craig M. Brooks
Physicians are receiving pink slips more than ever before. Hospitals and other practices are cutting back and changing business models. Many organizations employing physicians have seen this day...
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Toolkit for Dealing with Opioid Abuse in the Workplace Released by National Safety Council

The impact of the opioid crisis in the workplace is significant; an estimated seventy five percent of employers report having had to address an opioid-related issue at work....
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About Us

Claims and suits brought against employers by employees are a large part of the cases being handled by the Employment lawyers at Houston Harbaugh. We focus on assisting and counseling our clients to be positioned to avoid claims, and if the claims are brought, to be prepared to defend against them.

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Craig M. Brooks - Practice Chair

An employment and labor attorney, Craig primarily represents management, providing advice on how to handle employee issues and actions, as well as defending or pursuing claims in court and before government agencies on matters.

An employment and labor attorney, Craig primarily represents management, providing advice on how to handle employee issues and actions, as well as defending or pursuing claims in court and before government agencies on matters including:

  • Employment discrimination claims
  • Wage and hour matters
  • Sexual and other harassment investigations and claims
  • Family and Medical Leave Act
  • Wrongful discharge
  • Labor/Union matters
  • Restrictive covenants
  • Affirmative action programs
  • Defamation
  • Privacy

Craig also represents individuals with advice and pursuing claims arising out of their employment.