Employment
Practical Counsel for Complex Workforce Challenges
Workforce issues are among the most sensitive and high-stakes matters a business will face — impacting culture, operations, and risk exposure all at once. From day-to-day employment decisions to bet-the-company litigation, companies need legal counsel that is responsive, pragmatic, and aligned with how the business actually operates.
Carrington Coleman advises employers across industries on the full spectrum of employment matters. We work closely with leadership teams and human resources professionals to navigate complex workplace issues with clarity and confidence, translating evolving legal requirements into practical guidance that supports both compliance and business objectives.
Our team partners with clients proactively and when challenges arise. Whether responding to employee complaints or agency inquiries, or defending high-stakes litigation, we focus on minimizing disruption, protecting our clients’ reputations, and positioning them for the best possible outcome. We understand that employment matters are rarely just legal — they are also operational and personal — and we approach them accordingly.
We also serve as a trusted, ongoing advisor, often acting as an extension of the leadership and HR teams. In this role, we provide integrated counsel across employment, compliance, and risk management, helping organizations stay ahead of issues before they escalate while remaining prepared when they do. We also frequently serve as a neutral outside investigator when internal complaints involve executives or are high risk.
With experience spanning advisory, investigations, and litigation, we deliver comprehensive support across the full lifecycle of the employment relationship, helping clients move forward with clarity, consistency, and confidence.
Areas of Focus
- Employment arbitrations and litigation, including discrimination, harassment, and retaliation claims
- Internal investigations involving workplace complaints and misconduct
- Employment agreements, executive compensation, and separation arrangements
- Compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations
- Disability accommodations and leave management
- Trade secrets, non-compete, and restrictive covenants (drafting as well as litigation)
- Workplace policies, training, and preventative counseling
- Wage and hour compliance and disputes
- Workforce restructuring, reductions in force, and risk mitigation strategies
- Day-to-day employment counseling and strategic HR advice
REPRESENTATIVE MATTERS
- Represented one of the country’s largest financial institutions in a mass arbitration alleging national origin discrimination in which approximately one hundred individual claims are being handled under JAMS Mass Employment Arbitration Rules
- Represented Fortune 500 company in a class action and FLSA collective action related to alleged unpaid overtime including donning/doffing allegations
- Represented a large Texas governmental entity in a class action and collective action alleging violations of the FLSA as well as Section 1983 claims and takings claims under the federal and Texas constitutions
- Represented Fortune 500 company in class actions and PAGA suits in California alleging unpaid overtime, meal and rest period violations, and other issues. After consolidating the suits into one action, the matter was resolved.
- Represented manufacturer in FLSA collective action filed in Ohio alleging unpaid overtime and off-the-clock work covering facilities in four states. After early mediation, the matter was resolved.
- Represented an automotive-engineering firm in an OSHA investigation alleging whistleblower retaliation
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