FAQ
How Do I Know If I Need an Employment Law Attorney?
Some employment law violations—such as sexual harassment—may be obvious, but others might not be. Many employers continue to misunderstand or misapply federal and state employment and wage & hour laws. Some intentionally ignore these laws to cut their payroll and administrative costs. Because of the law’s complexity and some employers’ efforts to hide their illegal activities, an employee might not even realize they have been denied employment rights. Employers have little incentive to fix their unlawful employment practices because it could lead to owing employees significant amounts of money for unpaid wages, liquidated damages, and possibly even punitive damages. For more information about unlawful employment practices, see our Employees section.
What Should I Do If I Think that My Employer Violated My Employment Law Rights?
Under federal and state employment laws, how long an employee waits to determine whether their employment rights have been violated and how they choose to respond after learning of a violation directly impact how much—and whether—they can recover damages for lost wages, benefits, and other relief. Additionally, some employment law violations require an employee to file a discrimination charge with an administrative agency such as the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) or Texas Workforce Commission—Civil Rights Division before filing a lawsuit. The information an employee includes or omits in their charge influences the scope and nature of the lawsuit they can pursue later in court. For this reason, it is essential for an employee to contact the Hersh Law Firm or another highly qualified employment attorney as soon as they believe their employment rights have been violated.
How Do I Schedule a Consultation to Meet with Barry Hersh?
To ensure employees’ legal concerns are properly addressed, all consultations must be scheduled in advance. No consultation will be arranged until an employee has completed and returned an Intake Questionnaire. Consultations typically last about an hour and usually incur a consultation fee. To request an Intake Questionnaire, fill out the information on our Contact Us page.
What Information Is the Hersh Law Firm Going to Need from Me to Make an Evaluation?
We need to understand all the pertinent facts and details about your situation. Providing copies of any written documents you have, such as employment agreements, emails, letters, policy manuals, employee handbooks, or notes you made around the time of the dispute, is helpful. Also, include the names, phone numbers, and addresses of any witnesses or other involved parties. Depending on your case, we may request additional information. However, being prepared and sharing key details upfront will help you get the most out of the initial consultation.
Do You Accept Walk-ins or Other Unscheduled Consultations?
No, we do not. And showing up without an appointment will not help you obtain our services sooner or speed up a meeting with an attorney. We are a small law firm. Barry Hersh is often in court, depositions, mediations, meetings, or working remotely. Arriving at our office without a confirmed appointment shows a lack of respect for our procedures and for others who follow them. Almost everyone who contacts the firm considers their matter urgent or an emergency, and those folks are not showing up for a walk-in. So, if you show up unannounced, it sends us a negative message. For these reasons, we cannot accommodate walk-ins.
