Austin Employment Lawyers, P.C. is a private employment law firm dedicated to protecting workers’ rights in Austin and throughout Texas. Founded in 2012 by attorney Robert J. Wiley, the firm stands out for its exclusive focus on representing employees in disputes against employers, handling cases in state and federal courts, before government agencies, and in arbitration. The firm is distinguished by its board-certified specialization in labor and employment law—a credential held by fewer than one percent of Texas attorneys.
The firm adopts a client-centered approach, offering confidential consultations to evaluate each case’s merits and challenges. With extensive experience in wrongful termination, discrimination, and wage disputes, they specifically target individual employees across various industries, including tech sector workers at major companies like Meta, Google, Apple, and Tesla. Their practice is built on rigorous evidence-gathering and a commitment to enforcing both state and federal employment protections.
Services Offered
- Employment attorney services
- Labor relations attorney representation
- Trial attorney litigation
- Wrongful termination claims
- Employment discrimination cases (based on race, color, disability, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity)
- Workplace harassment and hostile work environment claims
- Medical leave rights enforcement (FMLA)
- Reasonable accommodation requests for disabilities (ADA and Texas Labor Code)
- Unpaid wages, tips, and overtime recovery
- Whistleblower protection cases
- Employment contract review and disputes
- Unemployment benefits hearings
- Representation for government employees
- Collective actions for wage and hour violations
Serving clients throughout Texas—including Travis, Bexar, Comal, Gillespie, Hays, and Williamson Counties—the firm is equipped to handle employment law matters for workers in both the private and public sectors. Attorney Robert J. Wiley maintains board certification in labor and employment law, underscoring the firm’s expertise and dedication to this specialized field.
