Labor & Employment

Whether an international conglomerate or “mom & pop” shop, if a business has people working for it then it faces employment law considerations. Cokinos, Bosien & Young understands the unique challenges stemming from the multitude of state and federal employment laws, and its practice is aimed at answering those questions. Attorneys practicing employment law at Cokinos, Bosien & Young provide comprehensive and aggressive representation defending employers in employment litigation and administrative actions. Our lawyers represent clients in both state and federal court lawsuits, and also protect employer interests during the often-invasive administrative proceedings conducted by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Immigration and Customs Enforcement Division, U.S. Department of Labor, Texas Commission on Human Rights, and Texas Workforce Commission.

Cokinos, Bosien & Young attorneys defend clients from:

• Title VII harassment, discrimination and retaliation claims;
• Claims under the Fair Labor Standards Act;
• Benefits disputes, including under the Family and Medical Leave Act and ERISA questions; and
• State companion statutes to federal laws.

Cokinos, Bosien & Young attorneys provide more than litigation assistance, though. Our lawyers often help clients both pre- and post-judgment to enact proper employment practices, limit future liability exposure, and encourage a productive workforce. These services often include:

• Drafting and revising employment manuals and company policies;
• Reviewing hiring, termination, and employment-related decision practices;
• Advising clients on developments in fast-changing employment laws and their enforcing rules or regulations; and
• Speaking with a client’s management team or staff to aid in implementation of good employment practices.

Of great importance, Cokinos, Bosien & Young’s Labor and Employment attorneys provide valuable business counsel with employment-related ties. Our attorneys often draft or consult on:

• Non-competition agreements;
• Executive compensation packages;
• Confidentiality documents and protections; and
• Intellectual property security agreements and disputes.

Our Labor and Employment Group’s attorneys advise employers from a variety of industries, including large-scale construction, industrial, manufacturing, and service providers. Including AV-rated attorneys, lawyers in the Labor and Employment Group have consulted for national and local groups on current trends and strategies in employment law, including the Associated General Contractors, Association of Builders and Contractors, the Houston Bar Association, and Greater Heights Chamber of Commerce. Cokinos, Bosien & Young’s attorneys offer clients full-service labor and employment law advice designed to solve current problems and prevent others from arising.