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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American Rescue Act Extends Key FFCRA and CARES Act Provisions through September 30, 2021

On March 11, 2021, President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (“Rescue Act”). While most news reports regarding the Rescue Act focus on the stimulus...
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Department Of Labor Increasing Activity On Wage And Hour Law Issues

The Department of Labor is starting to get active again, recently issuing notices regarding minimum salary levels and other items. In general and no surprise, the DOL is...
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Employment Law Update: Pittsburgh Sick Leave Pay Ordinance Upheld

The Pa. Supreme Court reinstated the Pittsburgh Paid Sick Days Ordinance that was passed in 2015. The Ordinance was due to go in effect in January 2016 but...
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Reminder: One Month until the DOL’s New Higher Minimum Salary Takes Effect

In May of this year, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced its final rule increasing the minimum salary that must be paid to employees exempt from overtime...
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Employment Law Activity Heats Up

Employment Law Activity Heats Up There has been a lot of activity in the employment law field in recent weeks, including numerous Supreme Court decisions, and a new...
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Federal Court: Marijuana Industry Workers Not Categorically Excluded from Federal Overtime Requirements

The United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit has held that workers in the marijuana industry are not automatically excluded from coverage under the federal Fair...
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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.