Employment Law
Employment Law for Texas Employers
Your employees are your biggest asset and, when things go wrong, one of your biggest legal risks. Lindsey Birdsong, PC helps Tyler and East Texas employers put the right agreements and policies in place up front, so expectations are clear and the business is protected if a relationship ends badly.
Agreements and Policies That Hold Up
Employee agreements. We draft employment agreements, independent contractor agreements, offer letters and compensation plans that spell out duties, pay, ownership of work product and how the relationship can end. Classifying a worker correctly as an employee or contractor matters, and we help you get it right.
Employee handbooks. A clear handbook tells your team what you expect and helps you defend against claims later. We write new handbooks and update old ones for current Texas and federal law.
Non-competes and confidentiality agreements. Texas enforces non-compete agreements only when they meet specific requirements. We draft non-compete, non-solicitation and confidentiality agreements designed to be enforceable and to protect your customer relationships and trade secrets.
Workplace issues. When a problem comes up, such as a difficult termination, a wage question or an employee leaving with company information, we give you practical guidance on next steps.
How We Work With You
Call (903) 595‑6297 and tell us what you need. We will set a time to talk.
We go over your goals, documents and risks before recommending anything.
You get clear options, a recommended path and an honest idea of cost.
We prepare the documents, make the filings and answer questions along the way.
What We Handle
We work with employers of all sizes, from owners hiring their first employee to established companies with growing teams.
- Employment and independent contractor agreements
- Offer letters and compensation plans
- Employee handbooks and workplace policies
- Non-compete and non-solicitation agreements
- Confidentiality and nondisclosure agreements
- Guidance on terminations and workplace disputes