Labor & Employment

Employers are faced with a continually changing regulatory landscape when managing employees. This is especially true of local governmental employers. The lawyers of Olson & Olson LLP have developed a specialized expertise to aid local governments in navigating the sea of employment challenges. We understand that proper training and communication both improve employee productivity and reduce an employer’s risk. In addition to providing daily guidance on employment law matters, our lawyers assist local governments in various labor and employment related issues, such as:

Supervisor Training
Personnel Policies
Collective Bargaining Agreements
Civil Service Hearings and Appeals
Drug Testing
Harassment
Civil Rights Litigation Defense
Hiring/Firing
EEOC Complaints
Unemployment Compensation

Two of our lawyers, Brian J. Begle and Loren B. Smith, are Board Certified in Labor and Employment Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Our exceptional knowledge and expertise in labor and employment law, when combined with our experience and understanding of the daily operations of local government, enable Olson & Olson LLP to provide solid, practical advice in these areas.