Labor & Employment

Board Certified Labor and Employment Attorney

Discrimination Lawsuits • Human Resources Consulting • Employee Agreements

Porter, Rogers, Dahlman & Gordon, P.C. attorney Tonya B. Webber coaches employers on regulatory compliance and risk avoidance in employment and labor issues, and offers vigorous defense against workplace discrimination litigation. With offices in Corpus Christi, Austin, and San Antonio, our labor law attorneys and employment lawyers represent clients across South Texas, Central Texas, and the Rio Grande Valley.

Employment and Labor Law Consulting

Our firm serves private companies, quasi-government and public entities in Texas. We train management and workers and advise clients on establishing human resource policy and procedure to minimize conflicts and reduce the risk of litigation.

• drafting corporate policies and employee policy handbooks
  
  
• writing safety manuals and training manuals to reduce injuries and conflicts
  
  
• developing arbitration policies for employee disputes
  
  
• conducting supervisory training to anticipate and prevent legal issues

Discrimination and Termination Litigation

Employee allegations of discriminatory practices or wrongful termination require the veteran representation Porter, Rogers, Dahlman & Gordon, P.C. can provide. We offer aggressive defense against any legal action by employees:

• claims of illegal hiring, discipline or promotion practices based on race, color, religion, national origin, or sex (Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964)
  
  
• sexual harassment (sexual assault, unwelcome attention, hostile work environment)
  
  
• age discrimination (Age Discrimination Act)
  
  
• disability discrimination or failure to make reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act
  
  
• alleged violations of the Texas Labor Code, Fair Labor Standards Act, or National Labor Relations Act
  
  
• Family Medical Leave Act litigation, including pregnancy discrimination
  
  
• wrongful termination or retaliatory discharge
  
  
• administrative hearings before the Texas Workforce Commission or Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)

Employment Agreements

PRDG can draft employment agreements designed to protect against misappropriation of trade secrets. We also handle employee agreement litigation, either defending or bringing action related to non-compete and non-solicitation clauses. Our firm also negotiates severance packages for departing employees and executives, and represents clients in all contract disputes.

Mediation Services

Porter, Rogers, Dahlman & Gordon, P.C., represents clients who choose to mediate disputes as a cost-conscious alternative to litigation. We can serve as mediators or as legal counsel to participants in mediation.

Experienced Representation in Employment and Labor Law

Our employment law practice is headed by Tonya Webber, who is board-certified in Employment and Labor Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Ms. Webber offers over twenty years of experience, including fifteen years at the trial and appellate level. She is licensed in state and federal courts of Texas, including the Southern, Northern and Western Districts of Texas and the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals.

With offices in Corpus Christi, Austin, and San Antonio, the labor and employment attorneys of Porter, Rogers, Dahlman & Gordon, P.C., invite clients to schedule an initial consultation.