The Labor & Employment Group at Shannon Gracey

The Labor and Employment Group assists clients by providing advice and representation relating to all aspects of labor and employment law, including discrimination and harassment, wage and hour disputes, union-management relations, employment policies, medical accommodation and leave rights, employment agreements, severance agreements, executive compensation, privacy, noncompetition, health and safety and whistle blower issues.  Our attorneys also provide management training on subjects such as sexual harassment, diversity and disability rights and counsel through specific disciplinary actions and other potential employment disputes.

A Comprehensive Approach

Our attorneys are distinguished by our collaborative, cost-effective approach to working smart for our clients.   Because we are a highly diversified law firm, our clients receive the benefit of our legal expertise in a wide range of practice areas.

• Construction - We offer legal counsel relating to union issues, federal and state employment laws, prevailing wage requirements as well as other issues impacting commercial construction.
  
  
• Corporate - Our attorneys assist with acquisition and mergers, executive compensation, plant closings, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issues as well as state and federal laws and regulations relating the management of the employer-employee relationship.
  
  
• Energy - We advise energy related clients regarding labor disputes and unique legal issues affecting the industry including health and safety matters and statutory concerns.
  
  
• Government & Municipal Law – Our attorneys provide compliance advice on the numerous federal and state employment and labor law issues covering everything from benefits and wages to discrimination and harassment.
  
  
• Health Care - We counsel clients on employment agreements and related issues including physician recruitment and non-competition agreements.
  
  
• Litigation / Alternative Dispute Resolution / Appellate - Our Labor and Employment Group has extensive experience in matters arising in state, federal and administrative  proceedings, collective bargaining negotiations, litigation in state and federal courts and proceedings before such government agencies as the National Labor Relations Board, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Department of Labor and the Texas Workforce Commission.   Our attorneys devote a significant part of their practice serving as neutrals in arbitrations, mediations and other forms of alternate dispute resolution.