Labor and Employment Law

Buckner & Cross, L.L.P., is proud to be able to provide employers with the full spectrum of legal counseling on issues affecting the workplace.

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Because of the relatively low business costs in the Texas Panhandle, Buckner & Cross, can provide lower cost representation in labor and employment matters than firms in large Texas cities.  Our diverse clientele includes organizations of all types and sizes, including some of the areas largest employers, small businesses, self-employed individuals, family-owned businesses, minority-owned businesses, and religious and charitable organizations.  Such diversity has provided us with the depth of experience and skills needed to recognized and address virtually every kind of legal concern in the marketplace.  In addition, Adair Buckner is Board Certified in Labor and Employment Law and widely recognized for her expertise in this area of law, and she devotes a substantial part of her practice to this area of law.

Emphasis on Problem Solving to Avoid Lawsuits or Investigations

In the labor and employment law area, Buckner & Cross first seeks to help its clients avoid disputes and litigation through education on employment law and creation of effective preventive practices.  We attempt to help our clients foresee potential problems and help prevent them from happening.  We strive to help our clients create efficient, effective policies, procedures, and educational programs for key personnel.  We also provide client seminars and client updates on new developments, as well as fixed-fee on-site training.

Defense of Litigation, Charge, Claim, or Investigation

If the employment-related dispute or litigation occurs, despite best efforts to avoid such a result, we are experienced at negotiating with individuals, private companies, and government agencies, to avoid full-blown bet-the-company litigation.  However, we also are skilled litigators in state and federal courts and before governmental agencies.  Our reputation for preparation and vigorous defense is well-established.  Our focus is always on successfully resolving cases as quickly and inexpensively as possible.

The list of areas of labor and employment law include:

  • Administrative Actions
  • Age Discrimination
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution, including Arbitration
  • Disability Discrimination
  • Discrimination Litigation
  • Drug and Alcohol Testing
  • Equal Employment Opportunity
  • Employment Agreements Contracts
  • Employment Harassment
  • Employment Training
  • Family and Medical Leave
  • Noncompetition and Nonsolicitation Enforcement
  • Organizing Drives and Elections
  • Personnel Management, Policies and Procedures
  • Reductions in Force
  • Retaliation
  • Trade Secret and Confidential Information
  • Unfair Labor Practices
  • Unemployment Claims
  • Wage and Hour Issues
  • Workplace Investigations