Executive severance compensation is often quite lucrative when you have the option to attain it. While there are many reasons people leave C-suite or senior executive positions, it usually boils down to the employee or employer moving on.  When it comes time to negotiate an executive employment contract, many higher-ups focus on the former. However, […]

In the face of executive termination, it’s common to wonder whether you have a case for wrongful termination. Whether you are in a hostile work environment, already fired, or placed on a “performance plan,” it’s essential to understand your rights.  Generally speaking, even executives are “at-will” employees in Texas. This means a company can let […]

While many recruiters have data on the average C-suite executive salary, many executives continue to wonder whether they have the salary they deserve. Whether it includes equity, bonuses, etc, if you have special attributes or exceed objectives, you might benefit from an executive attorney.  Why People Seek Personalized Compensation Packages When it comes to C-suite […]

With an executive relocation package, C-suite employees have an opportunity to protect themselves from certain risks. As the world continues to globalize, the possibility of relocation continues to rise. Executive experience and skillsets develop everywhere, across different industries.  That means employers have to be creative as they search for and acquire talent. In turn, executive-level […]

Before you sign that executive employment agreement, do you know what’s in that contract? Whether it’s your first time signing this type of agreement or your dozenth, people don’t always give them much thought.  However, these documents aren’t firm contracts. In many cases, you have an opportunity to negotiate the terms and conditions of your […]

Independent contractor misclassification is an unfortunate yet common occurrence in Houston, TX. Often, this misclassification is in a verbal agreement. However, many written agreements misclassify contractors as well.  While this misclassification of contractor vs employee is not necessarily malicious, it is a fairly common practice across many industries. One common example is the construction industry, […]