Employment Agreements

Our attorneys have significant experience in a broad range of labor and employment issues.  We have drafted and negotiated employment agreements (with and without non-compete provisions) and are sensitive to the particular needs of clients operating in multiple states.  We also have crafted stock option plans, executive compensation agreements, profit-sharing plans, employee manuals, and benefits policies.  We guide our clients through terminations involving potential lawsuits, especially those involving claims of discrimination or for workers compensation.  Employment law can prove a heartache to the unwary employer.  Speak with one of our attorneys if you would like a review of your current practices or if you are planning on hiring an employee.

Sample Transactions:

• Creation of standard employment agreement template with non-competition and non-solicitation provisions for Texas-based private equity firm for use across firm's portfolio of held companies
• Planned profit-sharing provisions for early stage venture, consistent with desired returns and ownership structure of independent angel investor and core founders
• Creation of stock option and executive compensation plans for Texas-based energy company (with 250+ employees), with special compliance provisions for use in its California operations (assisted by outside counsel)
• Defense of construction contractor (with 100+ employees) in successfully dismissing workers compensation and employment discrimination claims (based on alleged race and sex discrimination)