Amit Misra, who is Board Certified in Labor and Employment law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, has worked with clients of all sizes, from businesses that are closely-held and family-owned to those in the Fortune 500. He has served as inside counsel for a major energy company, advising a human resources department responsible for more than 4,000 employees and union-represented refinery workers. Mr. Misra also has been hired as outside counsel while working with a national boutique firm, a mid-sized regional firm, and now with his own firm.

Mr. Misra advises businesses on all aspects of the employment relationship, including:

• Counseling with respect to human resources management and labor relations
• Development of policies and procedures regarding recruitment and hiring
• Preparation of employment contracts
• Preparation of employee handbooks and other employment policies
• Investigation of harassment complaints
• Deliberation on employee terminations
• Preparation of severance plans related to group termination programs
• Interpretation of collective bargaining agreements
• Responding to union local requests for information
• Responding to employee grievances
• Representation before administrative agencies
• Charges of discrimination
• Wage claims
• Unemployment benefit claims
• Charges of unfair labor practices
• Representation in arbitration and litigation related to the employment relationship and labor relations
• Unfair competition and trade secrets
• Employment discrimination
• Wage and hourly law
• Family and medical leave
• Disability accommodation
• Employee benefits and plan administration
• Nonsubscriber workplace injuries
• Employment contracts
• Employee grievances under collective bargaining agreements
• Counseling with respect to occupational health requirements
• Development of policies and procedures regarding medical inquiries as to fitness for duty
• Development of policies and procedures regarding medical inquiries as to disability accommodation