At the Law Offices of Carlos E. Hernandez, Jr., P.C., we represent workers throughout communities in Texas who have been damaged by the actions of their employers or prospective employers. Texas state and federal employment laws protect workers and applicants, and while many people do not know or understand these rights, an experienced attorney can provide honest answers and helpful advice.
Edinburg Labor Law Attorney
If you feel that you have been damaged by unfair treatment in the workplace, our firm can help with these and other employment law matters:
- Sexual harassment, including unwanted touching, suggestive e-mails and other actions by managers, supervisors or co-workers
- Employment discrimination, which can happen on the basis of race, ethnicity or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability or pregnancy
- Wrongful termination and retaliation, if you were punished, demoted or fired illegally or unethically by your employer
- Wage and hour disputes, when employees have been told to work through lunch or off-the-clock or are deprived of lawful breaks
- Overtime disputes, when employees have not received overtime pay (or the proper amount of overtime pay)
- Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) claims, regarding the right to take medical leave, disability leave, pregnancy leave or family leave to care for a new child or sick family member
- Defamation, libel and slander, if an employer has given damaging false information to a prospective future employer or another party
Many of the employment law disputes that our firm handles end up in litigation after going through the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) or the Texas Workforce Commission. Trial lawyer Carlos Hernandez has nearly 15 years of experience handling these and other employment law cases inside and outside of the courtroom.
Experienced Texas Employment Law Representation
For more information regarding the employment law practice at the Law Offices of Carlos E. Hernandez, Jr., P.C., contact one of our offices in Edinburg (956-386-0900) or Brownsville (956-542-1485) to schedule an appointment for a free initial consultation. Evening and weekend appointments are available. Se habla español.
