Employment Law Services

The Villa Law Firm handles a wide variety of employment matters for its clients.

We advise and represent individuals in both the public and private sector regarding their rights under state and federal law. The Villa Law Firm represents individuals in administrative proceedings, state and federal litigation, and arbitration throughout the State of Texas and beyond. 

Some of the common matters that we handle are:

• Discrimination in the Workplace – based on:
  • Age
  • Gender 
  • Sex
  • Sexual Harassment
  • Race or Color
  • National Origin
  • Religion
  • Pregnancy
• Disability Rights – discrimination, harassment, accommodation, or retaliation
• Harassment or Hostile Work Environment
• Leave – medical leave, leave for family needs, and other forms of leave 
  • the Family & Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
  • Maternity / Paternity Leave
• Unemployment Benefits – ensuring that benefits are awarded or denied appropriately
• Retaliation – whistleblowing, opposition to misconduct or unlawful activity, including opposing discrimination in the workplace
• Employment Agreements – contracts, non-competes, and severance packages
• Employee Benefits (ERISA)