Little Rock Employment Attorneys

At WH Law, we know how bad it is to deal with injustices in the workplace. If you’re suffering from harsh (and often illegal) actions from your employer, do not hesitate to call.

As a dedicated team of Little Rock employment attorneys, we’re here to listen to and support you. Our firm will also fight relentlessly to get the justice you deserve.

Your case is personal to us. We know your rights as a worker, and when we learn your employer isn’t fulfilling them, we will do what we do best.

We will fight like hell to ensure the best outcome for our clients’ cases. Plus, with help from a team of employment lawyers, Little Rock citizens will be guided through the legal process as easily and straightforwardly as possible. We keep them informed and aware every step of the way.

Whether you’re facing wrongful termination, workplace discrimination, harassment, wage disputes, or any other employment issue, we’ve got your back.

So, if you’re dealing with workplace harassment or other issues, call us. We’re ready to talk and get started on your case.

What is Employment Law?

Employment law is the part of the law that sets down the details of the relationship between employers and employees.

Wages, overtime, workplace safety, discrimination, and medical leave all play some part in employment law. It can even involve things like unemployment and retirement pensions.

Employment law’s main purpose is to protect workers’ rights and ensure that employers don’t mistreat them.

Worker rights under federal law, like the Fair Labor Standards Act, ensure workers receive a minimum wage regardless of their position and the right to overtime pay.

That said, it also works in the opposite direction. Some areas of employment law are meant to protect employers’ rights.

In certain states, including Arkansas, employment laws include intellectual property protections and a right to defend against unjust claims.

Overall, employment law works to equalize the playing field and ensure that business between workers and employers is fair and even.

Of course, most employment litigation cases involve workers defending their rights alongside an experienced workplace lawyer. Little Rock, AR, fortunately, has one of the best employment law teams around — WH Law. Talk to us about your workplace issues today.

Common Employment Law Cases We Represent

Now, let’s get down to the brass tacks and talk about what we do. At WH Law, we first lend a supportive ear. After scheduling a free consultation with our employment law firm, Little Rock locals can come in or chat on the phone. Whatever your preference, we hear the details of your case.

Once we know whether you’re dealing with sexual harassment or discrimination against your disability or national origin, we’re on it.

Like an unstoppable bullet train, we surge forward. We put together your case with all the momentum and force we can muster until the next stop brings you the justice and compensation you deserve.

Below, we detail the employment law cases we often deal with so you know how well your case fits with our team:

Wrongful Termination

Simply put, a wrongful termination case occurs when an employer fires you for wrong or illegal reasons.

At the top of the list is discrimination. If you’ve been fired because of your disability, gender identity, national origin, race, or religious beliefs, that’s textbook wrongful termination.

None of those aspects of your life affect your performance or ability to work, yet your employer fired you for those reasons, and you have proof of it, too.

That is considered a wrongful termination due to discrimination and should be reported immediately to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

Another wrongful reason to fire you is if your employer wants you gone because you refused to participate in harassment or reported unsafe or illegal work practices. That’s called retaliation, and firing someone for that is illegal.

Workplace Harassment

Worse than being wrongfully terminated is dealing with unjust harassment. Some shady folks may hide behind the idea that they’re just sharing a few jokes or flirtatious words.

But more often than not, it’s harassment, and they know it. Stuff like offensive jokes, pictures, or objects that reference your sex, religion, race, homeland, age, or disability are all considered harassment.

Worse than that, if your employers or fellow employees perform any acts of intimidation, physical assaults, or threats against them — those are unacceptable forms of harassment.

And when it comes to dealing with unwelcome advances or insults about someone’s sex, those are absolutely unacceptable forms of sexual harassment.

Discriminatory Practices

Your employer will have to deal with a discrimination lawsuit if they single you out because of your identity. This means they’re mistreating you, specifically because of your race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or medical condition.

This could mean harassing you in the workplace because of these traits. Discrimination could also mean they aren’t hiring you, promoting you, or assigning improper wages and hours, all because of who you are. If you experience these things, do not hesitate to contact an employment attorney from WH Law.

Unpaid Wages

Few things are worse than getting paid less than what you earned. There are many cases where employers try to cheat workers out of their honest days pay.

But, inevitably, they get caught violating parts of the Fair Labor Standards Act and other laws and codes. All it took was for the workers to stand up with a dedicated employment lawyer at their side.

Another example is if your employer isn’t paying you the same amount as a coworker in the same position. According to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, that is illegal.

With the help of a workplace lawyer, Little Rock, AR, residents will have no trouble getting the pay and justice they deserve.

Those are just a few of the cases we’ve represented and will take on the moment we hear from you. Our dedicated team of Little Rock employment lawyers is ready. You may as well call us up right now.

Why Choose WH Law?

When looking for the right employee rights attorney, Little Rock natives should seek out a typical employment law firm — one with plenty of experience, a successful track record, and all that great stuff. But at WH Law, we possess those traits but do things in our own way to set us apart from the standard:

#1: We Hear You

We’re big on two key rules. The first is to listen closely to our clients. The moment we connect with you, we’re keeping our ears open. We want to know everything about what brought you to us. For our longtime employment lawyers, Little Rock has shown us all kinds of employment law issues. Share the details with us, and we’ll show you the best steps to take next.

#2: We Give Clarity

Next to listening, we make it a rule to remove as much legal jargon as possible. When you speak with us, our goal is to help you understand your case, not impress you with our legal knowledge. We’ll make sure every step of your case is clear and help you get through the maze of the legal process.

#3: We Fight Relentlessly

When you’re facing unlawful termination or any other sort of unjust employment case, you should want a tough employment lawyer. The type of lawyer who is willing to lift mountains to recover the compensation you deserve.

Well, with our employment law firm, Little Rock workers can rest assured knowing WH Law will provide them with a badass employment attorney for their case. Contact us today. We’re ready to protect your workers’ rights.

Schedule Your Free Strategy Session

By submitting, you agree to receive sms, calls, and emails.

Have a quick question? Call or Text us!

FAQs

You’ve got questions? We’ve got answers.

Here are some answers to some of the most popular questions regarding employment law

  • What are the state and federal laws that guarantee my workers' rights?

    There are a number of state and federal laws that exist to protect your rights in the workplace. Here are a few to remember, in case you want to know when you may be able to make an employment lawsuit case:

    Federal Law

    • Fair Labor Standards Act – Enforces minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and other employment law standards.
    • Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) – Enforces health and safety standards across different industries and occupations.
    • Family and Medical Leave Act – Ensures eligible employees up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave per year without risk of losing their position.
    • Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 – Prohibits discrimination in the workplace based on race, color, sex, religion, or national origin.
    • Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) – Among other areas, prohibits job discrimination based on an individual’s disability.
    • Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) – Assures individuals who are 40 years of age or older are not discriminated against from employment based on age.

    State Laws

  • How do I know if I was wrongfully terminated?

    For most states in the U.S., you can get fired without cause if your job contract includes an “at-will employment” clause. That being said, if you are fired specifically because of your race, gender, religion, or another protected trait, you will have been wrongfully terminated.

    For a clearer example, if you were fired for wearing a particular headdress during work or because you were reporting illegal acts and harassment at your workplace, those are all cases of wrongful termination.

    If it’s more complicated than that, don’t hesitate to meet with us. When it comes to providing you with an employee rights attorney, Little Rock has by far the best available in WH Law.

  • What's the meaning of "at-will employment"?

    Certain employment agreements include at-will employment, which means employers can fire their employees at any time and for no cause unless it’s unlawful. Equally, employees can leave a job anytime for any reason without any legal issues.

    These laws help make the relationships between employers and employees more flexible, but there are also a ton of exceptions that keep things fair. To make sure your case has stark differences from falling under an at-will termination, talk to us at WH Law.

Let's make a
Badass Strategy
for you.

Busy now? Schedule a talk for later. Feeling chatty? Call Andi.

RELATED ARTICLES

Wait... There’s more.

We’ve written numerous blog posts about the Law

Article

Can I be fired right after I announced my retirement? Yes, in…

Article

How does marijuana use in Arkansas child custody cases impact child custody…

Article

August 29 – September 11 Aug. 29, 6:30 p.m., Razorbacks vs. Golden…

Your first session is on us, so let’s get to it.

By submitting, you agree to receive sms, calls, and emails.

Have a quick question? Call or Text us!

Your first session is on us, so let’s get to it.

By submitting, you agree to receive sms, calls, and emails.

Have a quick question? Call or Text us!