Dallas Employee Rights Attorney
Fighting for workers throughout Fort Worth, Arlington, and Dallas, TX, employee rights attorney Dan A. Atkerson is a proven advocate in labor law disputes.
From illegal hiring practices to breach of severance agreements, you can count on our law firm for strong legal representation.
Our Commitment to Workers Working People Throughout Dallas-Fort Worth Can Count on Our Employee Rights Law Firm
The Law Offices of Dan A. Atkerson is dedicated to serving those who have experienced unfair or unjust treatment in the workplace. We believe our clients deserve to be treated with dignity, respect, and personalized attention. We will take time to evaluate your individual needs before pursuing the best course of legal action.
Get to Know Dan A. Atkerson Fighting for Texas Workers and Their Rights Since 1984
Employment law attorney Dan A. Atkerson shares his experiences helping Texas workers over the years. He proudly serves workers of all stripes, whether they are in the service industry, a blue collar or trade job, or have careers in tech and finance.
Legal Help for Employment Disputes Types of Workplace Issues Our Law Offices Can Handle
- Age Discrimination
- Breach of Employment Contract
- Disability Discrimination
- Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
- Gender Discrimination
- Gender Identity Discrimination
- Hostile/Toxic Work Environments
- National Origin Discrimination
- Pregnancy Discrimination Attorney
- Racial Discrimination
- Religious Discrimination
- Severance Agreements
- Sexual Harassment
- Sexual Orientation Discrimination
- Unpaid Overtime
- Unpaid Wages
- Whistleblower Retaliation
- Workplace Discrimination
- Workplace Retaliation
- Wrongful Termination
Be Sure to Act Quickly You Have a Deadline to File a Formal Complaint About Workplace Misconduct or Mistreatment
Filing a formal complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) or the Civil Rights Division of the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) is the first step to seeking change within a company or pursuing litigation.
In most cases, you have 180 calendar days to submit your formal complaint to these agencies. Acting sooner rather than later can help you improve working conditions and hold hostile co-workers or toxic company cultures accountable.
Set Up a Consultation Today Discuss Your Rights and Protections as a Worker with a North Texas Employment Lawyer
If you've faced any form of discrimination, harassment, or retaliation at a Dallas-Fort Worth workplace, you can count on Dan A. Atkerson for sound legal advice and advocacy. He's built his career on helping Texas workers stand up to toxic work environments and harmful company cultures.
To set up a legal consultation, contact our law office in Allen, TX.
Call (214) 383-3606
Reviews from Texas Workers We've Helped Workers in Dallas, Plano, Frisco, Fort Worth, and Arlington Have a Trusted Advocate in Mr. Atkerson
perry neal
Allen, TX
2024
I chose Dan to represent me in an EEOC case because of his lengthy experience focusing specifically in such cases. His "no nonsense" style and strong sense of urgency delivered the results I expected, and in a timeline that was reasonable. I highly recommend others choose Dan as their legal representative in matters related to employment law.
View on GoogleElle L
Allen, TX
2024
Dan is heaven sent and like no other professional I’ve met. He provided free guidance on the next step that I should take prior to it turning into a real case. I deeply appreciate him and will be hiring his services if it comes to that. Thank you Mr. Atkerson!!
View on GoogleReviewing Your Employment Agreement A Dallas Employment Law Attorney Who Can Review Contracts and Written Agreements
Attorney Dan A. Atkerson can help with matters related to job contracts and written agreements. This includes reviewing language in an initial contract, double-checking severance pay offers, and any breach of an employment contract.
Work Discrimination Has Different Forms A Dallas Worker's Rights Attorney Can Help You Fight Job Discrimination
Meet with an Advocate for Texas Workers and Their Rights Contact the Law Offices of Dan A. Atkerson Serving Dallas-Fort Worth
Has your supervisor or HR representative failed to act on your discrimination complaint? You can take legal action to help reform a toxic workplace and seek restitution for the bigotry you've had to ensure. Employment lawyer Dan A. Atkerson is here to help.
If you've faced discrimination of any kind while at work, contact our law firm in Allen, TX.
(214) 383-3606
A Client Shares Her Experience Dallas Workers Can Count on Our Law Firm for Strong Employee Advocacy
"Mr. Atkerson made everything seamless. I would definitely recommend him for anyone having issues with how they're being treated within their company." Melinda Lewis
Zero Tolerance for Workplace Misconduct Amplifying the Voices of Sexual Harassment and Sexual Misconduct Victims in Texas
Dan A. Atkerson can hold co-workers, supervisors, HR representatives, and high-ranking business leaders accountable for any kind of inappropriate sexual behavior at work. He has secured large settlements and verdicts for Dallas-Fort Work workers who've been victimized at a sexist and hostile work environment.
Family and Medical Leave
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) requires employers to grant employees up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave per year without jeopardizing their employment. This unpaid leave can be taken to address personal medical issues or to take care of a family member or loved one.
Some employers do not abide by the protections of the FMLA. They may reject requests for unpaid leave outright despite ample notification time. Employers may also threaten a person with termination or demotion if they take unpaid leave.
If you have been denied FMLA leave or faced negative repercussions for taking unpaid leave, attorney Dan A. Atkerson can help.
You Don't Need to Take All of Your FMLA Leave at One Time Taking Intermittent Leave as Needed
The FMLA allows workers to take up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave during a 12-month period. The 12 weeks of leave to not need to be taken in a single 12-week block.
Workers are allowed to take periodic or intermittent unpaid leave throughout the year as needed. Doing so is protected by the FMLA.
If you face any kind of punishment for taking intermittent family or medical leave, the Law Offices of Dan A. Atkerson can advocate for you and hold unethical companies accountable.
Whistleblower Retaliation and Legal Protections
Whistleblowers play an important public service. They can expose fraud, corruption, unsafe conditions, and other illegal activities perpetrated by companies. This also includes exposing a culture of discrimination, harassment, and bullying that's pervasive throughout an organization.
When companies identify a whistleblower within their ranks, they may attempt to intimidate, ostracize, or silence the employee. Whistleblowing is a protected activity, which means that whistleblowers are protected by federal law from retaliatory actions.
Attorney Dan A. Atkerson can advise whistleblowers on how to report their experiences and which channels would be best to prompt meaningful action and reforms. If you exposed illicit activity and were punished for doing so, Mr. Atkerson can help you seek restitution for the retaliation you faced.
7 Things to Consider Before Whistleblowing Points to Think About as You Mull Over a Critical Decision
- You should speak with an employee rights attorney about your legal protections
- You should determine if you have a legitimate whistleblowing claim
- You must construct a paper trail to demonstrate a company's wrongdoing
- You can blow the whistle through multiple agencies, channels, and outlets
- You have federal laws on your side, such as the Whistleblower Protection Act and the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act
- Your employer may retaliate regardless of the validity of your complaint
- You can blow the whistle over medical or family leave violations
We Are Ready to Listen to You Dallas Workers Can Share Their Employment Law Issues with Our Team
If you've experienced sexual harassment, intimidation, or retaliation at your workplace, it's imperative that you speak with an employment lawyer about what happened. As a long-time advocate for Texas workers, employee rights attorney Dan A. Atkerson is ready to hear what you have to say.
To set up a consultation, contact our law office in Allen, TX.
(214) 383-3606
A Tireless Advocate for Employee Rights Dallas-Fort Worth Workers Share Their Experiences with Dan A. Atkerson
Alex Mazzi
Allen, TX
2024
Dan is definitely one of kind of attorney ! Extremely talented, and absolutely a type of lawyer that you can definitely trust. Thank you Dan for your support even though you already knew that you would not be profiting of my case, you continued providing me guidance , several advices, solutions and definitely eased my mind. Thank you Dan, you were very instrumental on my case!
View on GoogleCourtney Manning
Allen, TX
2024
Dan provided an exceptional experience. His transparency, efficiency, proactiveness, honesty, and extensive knowledge were truly commendable. The professionalism and confidence he exhibited in his work spoke volumes. Dan was dedicated to completing the job, and he delivered. Dan – working with you was a pleasure. If I could, I'd give 10 stars. THANK YOU!
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Wrongful Termination
Wrongful termination occurs when an employee is fired or laid off as an act of discrimination or a form of retaliation.
Texas is an at-will employment state. That means Dallas-based companies can fire an employee at any time and for any reason, which includes no reason at all. This makes proving wrongful termination a challenge in some cases.
Attorney Dan A. Atkerson can help workers assemble a strong paper trail to show that they were wrongfully terminated. He can also seek restitution for these fired workers to cover lost wages and benefits.
Severance Package Reviews and Disputes
An employee may receive a severance package upon termination if it is part of their employment agreement. The severance package will often include a payout of unused paid time off (PTO), additional pay for years of services, and a temporary extension of medical benefits.
Texas workers have up 21 days to consider a severance agreement before signing and up to 7 days to revoke their severance agreement after signing.
Attorney Dan A. Atkerson can assist with reviewing a severance offer, negotiating better severance pay, and identifying a breach of the severance agreement by a former employer.
7 Reasons to Hire a Severance Lawyer How a Dallas Employee Rights Advocate Can Benefit You and Your Household
- An employee rights attorney can examine the legitimacy and legality of your severance package
- An employee rights attorney can inform you if your severance pay is sufficient
- An employee rights attorney can help you avoid obstacles to future career opportunities
- An employee rights attorney can investigate if a company's severance policies are consistent
- An employee rights attorney can help maximize your total severance pay
- An employee rights attorney can negotiate for a continuation of benefits
- An employee rights attorney can turn oral agreements and handshake deals into written contracts
We Will Fight for All Texas Workers Another Client Shares His Experience with Employment Law Attorney Dan A. Atkerson
“Mr. Atkerson took my case when others said I didn’t have one. He represented me well with my wrongful termination case and got me a fair settlement. He answered any questions I had and gave me weekly updates concerning my case. I highly recommend Mr. Atkerson. Thank you again for representing me!” Steve Adams
