Even a well-run business with good employer-employee relations will have some employee disputes. It is ideal to settle disputes informally and with as little fuss as possible. But some disputes are more complicated and can lead to you or your employee filing a legal claim.
These cases are sensitive and require a firm understanding of business law from your perspective as the source or target of a complaint. There are complicated legal issues involved, and you need attorneys who thoroughly understand employment laws.
Our Houston employee dispute attorneys know how to represent your company whether you are filing a claim against an employee, or they are filing a claim against you.
If an employee filed a claim against you or you need to file a claim against an employee, contact the Weisblatt Law Firm at (713) 666-1981 today so we can get started on your case.
Why Choose Weisblatt Law Firm?
Employee dispute cases are complex, and you need an attorney who understands several aspects of the law. Our lead attorney, Andrew Weisblatt, graduated from South Texas College of Law and has been practicing continuously since 1992. He served as the CEO and in-house counsel for a steel products company, so he understands how businesses work and what they need and deserve from their lawyers.
Mr. Weisblatt has represented businesses with just one employee and businesses with hundreds of employees that operate globally. He doesn’t care how big your company is or how deep your pockets are. He cares about protecting your rights and getting you the best possible outcome.
When dealing with an employee dispute, you need an attorney who is tenacious, patient, and compassionate. These disputes can affect the morale of your entire workforce.
Your business lawyer must understand how to navigate your case carefully and in a way that shows your company is committed to its employees.
If you have a dispute with an employee, let Andrew Weisblatt and the rest of our Houston employee dispute attorney team take on the burden of investigating your case and protecting your personal and business interests. Contact us today at (713) 666-1981.
Common Issues in Employment Disputes
Several state and federal laws come into play when you have a dispute with an employee. Some of the more common issues in these disputes include:
Harassment or discrimination based on Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
Wrongful termination or unlawful retaliation in the workplace as covered under the Texas Labor Code
Dealing with complicated employee dispute issues can distract you from running your business and be very costly if you are on the wrong side of a claim. Let our experienced, tenacious employee dispute attorneys at Weisbatt Law Firm navigate this complex process for you.
Don’t go it alone when you have a dispute with an employee. Call the Weisblatt Law Firm at (713) 666-1981 to discuss your case.
What Can the Weisblatt Law Firm Do for You?
It is essential during the employee dispute process that your business attorney can be compassionate when dealing with your employee while also fighting to protect your interests. Nobody wins when an employee dispute gets ugly, even if you technically “win” the case.
Word spreads among workers when someone feels wronged, which hurts morale and productivity. Andrew Weisblatt understands that your employees are essential to you. He also understands how important it is to protect your business and your reputation.
Because of his breadth of experience with companies of all sizes and in all disputes, he is ready to be the partner you need when taking steps to resolve a claim.
Can My Business Attorney Help Me Avoid Employee Disputes?
An experienced Houston business attorney with a thorough knowledge of the law can help you prevent employee disputes before they happen. You should take specific critical steps when setting up and running your business to keep problems with employees to a minimum. Andrew Weisblatt and the rest of our team can help you in critical areas such as:
Creating comprehensive, easy-to-understand employee handbooks that make everyone’s responsibilities to each other clear
Crafting employee policies and helping you put them in place in a manner that follows the law and keeps your workplace operating smoothly
Developing other systems, such as training, to help prevent employment disputes from occurring
Maintaining an ongoing review of your policies and procedures to ensure that you are adhering to the law and creating an environment where you and your employees can thrive
Creating a work environment that benefits both your company and its workers can be tricky. Solid policies and procedures, ongoing training, and ongoing review go a long way toward creating a balance that suits everyone’s needs.
There is no way to prevent employee disputes completely, but an experienced business attorney can help you lay the groundwork for a more conflict-free work environment.
Help stop employee disputes before they happen by contacting the Weisblatt Law Firm today at (713) 666-1981. We will get started on helping you craft a robust employee relations framework that protects your company.
Dealing With Employee Disputes Over Non-Disclosure Agreements
The information your employees access at work may be proprietary and give you a business edge over your competitors. This could include your client lists, the techniques you use to manufacture your products or other processes that make your business successful.
Our Houston business law attorneys can help you craft non-disclosure agreements that protect your intellectual property against disclosure and set out steps when an employee violates the policy. It will include the exact nature of the information they must agree not to share, how long the agreement will be in place, and what happens when an employee leaves the company.
Contact our Houston employee dispute lawyers immediately if you feel an employee has violated a valid, enforceable, non-disclosure agreement. Sharing that information could lead to devastating competitive consequences for your business, and you can’t wait to see if there will be any fallout.
If you suspect an employee has violated a non-disclosure agreement, contact the Weisblatt Law Firm immediately at (713) 666-1981. We will investigate your case immediately to help minimize the damage and take action when necessary.
Commonly Asked Questions about Employee Disputes
Given the complexity of workplace relationships, it is not unusual to have questions about how to resolve disputes. The following are some of the common questions employers ask our Houston employee dispute attorneys:
Can I Give an Employee Comp Time Instead Of Paying Overtime?
If you use comp time instead of paying overtime to workers who deserve it, you are leaving yourself open to a claim from that employee. You must classify your workers correctly as exempt or pay them overtime wages.
What Are Some Examples of Workplace Harassment That Lead To Employee Disputes?
An employee may file a claim against you if they feel that unwanted actions or statements are directed at them as members of a protected class based on things such as gender or race. This could include sexual jokes, negative comments about religion, using racial slurs, and other unwanted behaviors.
Does An Employee Dispute Have to Go To Court?
The best way to handle an employee dispute is with as little fanfare as possible. We will do everything we can to make this happen, but if we cannot come to a fair resolution with the other party, we will fight for you in court.
How Much Will It Cost to End An Employee Dispute?
Employee dispute cases are complex and may involve state and federal laws impacting how long the dispute lasts and its resolution. The cost of hiring an attorney who will fight for your business is worth the potential cost to your company of losing a claim.
Can I Fire an Employee Who Openly Criticizes Work Conditions?
Texas is an “at-will” state, meaning that you can terminate employees in several situations with or without cause. But specific employee actions are protected, and you should contact an experienced business lawyer before terminating an employee who complains about working conditions and may have legal protection.
If you have any additional questions, please contact us at (713) 666-1981.
Why Your Business Needs Texas Employee Dispute Attorneys
You may have great relationships overall with your employees, but that doesn’t mean disputes won’t arise. You or the people around you may have excellent skills at keeping these disputes and their fallout to a minimum, but it only takes one “ugly” case to cause significant financial and other harm to your company.
There are several instances in which you may know that your company didn’t break the law, but you have to be able to prove that. The myriad of state and federal laws around employment makes it difficult to determine when you can take action against employees without facing complaints and lawsuits.
One wrong move to avoid resolving disputes could lead to years of lost profits and lower employee morale. A claim that goes against you could also give your company a reputation as a place where people don’t want to work. The last thing you need is headlines saying that you wrongfully terminated an elderly employee or did not pay your employees their rightfully earned overtime.
Our experienced Houston employee dispute attorneys can immediately let you know which state and federal laws apply to your employee dispute. We will investigate their claims against you or yours against them and determine the best course of action.
We may be able to settle your dispute without ever seeing the inside of a mediator’s office or courtroom. If we cannot, we will take your case as far as necessary to protect your business.
Our attorneys at the Weisblatt Law Firm will treat you and your employee with the respect you deserve. We will work tirelessly toward a fair resolution to both parties and protect your company and your reputation. Call us today at (713) 666-1981.
Contact an Experienced Houston Business Lawyer Today to Help Resolve Employee Disputes
Employee disputes have the potential to hurt your business in many ways. It is never a good scenario when you can’t resolve a dispute with an employee and feel the need to take further action. You must protect your financial interests, overall employee morale, and reputation.
If you find yourself in a situation that is potentially harmful to your company, contact the Weisblatt Law Firm at (713) 666-1981 to talk about your case.
Our attorneys thoroughly understand business and employment law and have the experience to recognize when employee claims are invalid.
Resolving employee disputes requires compassion and dogged determination, and the Weisblatt Law Firm offers you both.
Client Testimonial
”Mr. Weisblatt helped me when no one else would even call me back. He is sincere and very knowledgeable. In a time of need I would not want anyone else by my side. If you want true representation you are in the right place.” – Jennifer Neal (Google Review)
Attorney Andrew Weisblatt
Mr. Weisblatt has practiced continuously since becoming licensed in 1992 and has represented businesses ranging in size from one person start-up ventures to multi-national corporations employing hundreds of people in multiple countries. From 2005 through 2009 Mr. Weisblatt was in-house counsel and chief operating officer of a multi-national corporation in the steel products industry. That in-house position provided valuable insight into how businesses work and what they actually need from their lawyers – both in-house and outside counsel. Attorney Bio
What can I say? I will never hesitate to recommend this firm to anyone. Personable, professional, honest and diligent. Period.
Attorney Andrew Weisblatt
Mr. Weisblatt has practiced continuously since becoming licensed in 1992 and has represented businesses ranging in size from one person start-up ventures to multi-national corporations employing hundreds of people in multiple countries. From 2005 through 2009 Mr. Weisblatt was in-house counsel and chief operating officer of a multi-national corporation in the steel products industry. That in-house position provided valuable insight into how businesses work and what they actually need from their lawyers – both in-house and outside counsel. Attorney Bio
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