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Cases of Wrongful Termination After Reporting Workplace Discrimination

People who report workplace discrimination are sometimes terminated by their employer as retaliation. A wrongful termination lawyer from the Law Offices of Dan A. Atkerson…

Posted by Dan Atkerson on Oct 23, 2017

Wrongful Termination Cases Involving Overtime Claims

Although Texas is an at-will employment state, non-exempt employees cannot be fired for making legitimate, authorized overtime claims.

Posted by Dan Atkerson on Aug 21, 2017

Can You be Fired for Grilling Your Boss on Social Media?

employee in trouble after grilling your bossRecently, a catering company called Pier Sixty in New York City terminated…

Posted by Dan Atkerson on May 17, 2017

Employee Rights: When Facing Discipline

Employee discipline is never a fun experience to go through. It can, however, be an effective means for…

Posted by Dan Atkerson on Mar 01, 2017

Do Employers Have to Give Advanced Notice Before a Layoff?

Earlier this month, the Dallas News reported that AT&T would layoff around 54 employees at a call center…

Posted by Dan Atkerson on Feb 13, 2017

Can I be Fired for Something I Say in My Blog?

With blogging comes liability risks, and the larger your audience, the greater the risk. You can quickly be…

Posted by Dan Atkerson on Feb 08, 2017

Did McDonalds Fire an Employee for Having HIV?

Disabled office worker with colleagueA court has ordered a McDonald’s franchise owner to pay $103,000 in damages…

Posted by Dan Atkerson on Nov 23, 2016

Was this Traveling Nurse Fired for Reporting Safety Issues?

Female Doctor Looking At BusinessmanA traveling nurse is accusing HCA Health Services of Texas of wrongful termination,…

Posted by Dan Atkerson on Nov 16, 2016

Do You Think Wells Fargo Is the Only Bank Acting Shady? Do You Think Your Money Is Safe? [VIDEO]

Wells Fargo’s leadership says they didn’t know that employees were creating fraudulent accounts, but former employees say that when they tried to report the crimes…

Posted by Dan Atkerson on Sep 26, 2016

What to Do If an Employer Rejects a FMLA Leave Request

Maternity leaveThe Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is an important federal law that affords employees the right…

Posted by Dan Atkerson on Dec 25, 2015

Dan Atkerson

Law Offices of Dan A. Atkerson

Dan A. Atkerson has been protecting the rights of North Texas employees for over nearly four decades. He is affiliated with several prestigious legal organizations, including: 

  • The State Bar of Texas
  • The Dallas Bar Association
  • The United States Court of Appeals Fifth Circuit
  • Texas Supreme Court and all Texas trial and appellate courts
  • Texas federal courts for the Northern and Eastern Districts of Texas

Through aggressive, knowledgeable representation, he has helped clients all over the state reach significant verdicts and settlements. To schedule a consultation at our law firm, request an appointment online or call us at (214) 383-3606.

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