Governmental Relations

Dallas, Texas, Government Relations Attorneys

Labor and employment laws are enforced by dozens of state and federal agencies, including the EEOC, NLRB, OSHA, OFCCP, the Wage & Hour Division, the Department of Homeland Security, and various state and local agencies. Understanding the roles these agencies play, the rules they enforce and the rules they are governed by can make or break your company.

To learn more about government regulations affecting your human resources function, contact a Dallas labor attorney at the Key Firm: 214.550.1800.

What Will You Do When the Government Shows up at Your Door?

A government agent shows up at your door with a shiny badge, dark suit and a clip board full of official-looking documents and demands entry into your facility: what will you do? Not surprisingly, the vast majority of employers "consent" to such searches of their premises, mostly out of ignorance, intimidation or fear.

The Constitution protects your company from unreasonable search and seizure, just like it protects individuals. In order to lawfully enter your premises, the government needs a warrant, probable cause with exigent circumstances OR your consent.

While it is important for you to understand your rights, it is equally important to know when it is appropriate to stand up for your rights and when it is time to surrender them. There is a fine line between preserving your rights as a corporate citizen and stirring up unnecessary hostility from an overzealous regulatory official. How you respond to an agent during your first meeting can make all the difference between a successful audit and a total disaster. Our labor attorneys can help you walk that delicate line and make the right decisions with confidence.

Preparation Counts

Don't wait until the government shows up at your door. Our Dallas labor attorneys can lead you through self-audits in each of the areas that you may have exposure so that you can correct problems before you are audited by an outside official. In addition, we offer easy, cost-effective solutions to get you and your managers prepared for an audit. We have prepared an emergency notebook for your on-site managers, including: questions to ask, numbers to call and various pre-printed form documents to present to the auditor depending upon the circumstances. Our labor attorneys can also provide your managers with training on how to effectively deal with government officials and can assist you in conducting proactive self-audits to evaluate your compliance and help you correct any policies and practices when appropriate.

If you need help preparing for or responding to a Wage & Hour, OSHA, EEOC, OFCCP, DHS, TWC, or NLRB investigation or audit, call our Texas labor lawyers at any time of day or night. A five minute conversation with one of our labor attorneys can save you and your business from the significant cost and disruption of an unfavorable audit.

Contact a Texas labor lawyer at the Key Firm: 214.550.1800.

At the Key Firm, our other practice areas include employee relations, union relations, litigation, and training.

Representing small to medium sized business management in all matters of labor, personnel, and government relations. Work with Stephen Key, a Texas Super Lawyer*.