If you were fired, demoted, or punished after reporting wrongdoing at your San Antonio workplace, you may have a retaliation claim. With 28 years of experience, San Antonio retaliation attorney Jack Nichols represents Bexar County and South Texas. From military contractors to healthcare to hospitality, our firm fights to protect San Antonio workers.
Workplace Retaliation in San Antonio, Texas
San Antonio is home to a large military presence, a growing medical community, a vibrant tourism and hospitality industry, and thousands of businesses. Texas and federal law prohibit your San Antonio employer from punishing you for exercising your legal rights. You may have a San Antonio retaliation case if you were fired or punished because you:
- Reported or complained about discrimination or harassment at your San Antonio workplace;
- Took or requested Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) leave;
- Requested a reasonable accommodation for a disability under the ADA;
- Filed a Workers’ Compensation claim after a workplace injury in San Antonio;
- Complained about unpaid wages or overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA);
- Refused to commit an illegal act (Sabine Pilot);
- Reported patient safety concerns as a San Antonio healthcare worker; or
- Opposed other unlawful conduct at your San Antonio employer.
San Antonio Industries Where Retaliation Occurs Most Often
Our San Antonio retaliation attorneys represent employees throughout Bexar County and South Texas, including:
- Military and defense contractors — San Antonio’s large military presence means many employees work for federal contractors where whistleblower protections are critical;
- Healthcare and hospital systems — nurses, doctors, and medical staff at San Antonio’s major hospitals are protected when they report patient safety issues;
- Tourism, hospitality, and entertainment — the Riverwalk and tourism industry employs thousands; wage and overtime retaliation is a frequent problem;
- Retail and service — retaliation after discrimination complaints is common across San Antonio’s large retail and service sectors.
How to File a Retaliation Claim in San Antonio, Texas
Most San Antonio retaliation claims require filing a Charge of Discrimination with the EEOC’s San Antonio Field Office (5410 Fredericksburg Road, San Antonio, TX) or the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) before filing suit:
- EEOC deadline: Generally 300 days from the act of retaliation;
- TWC deadline: Generally 180 days from the act of retaliation.
FMLA, Workers’ Compensation, and Sabine Pilot retaliation claims have separate deadlines. Contact a San Antonio retaliation attorney immediately. Learn more on our EEOC & TWC page and Right to Sue Letter page.
What Can You Recover in a San Antonio Retaliation Case?
San Antonio employees who win retaliation cases may recover:
- Back pay — lost wages from the retaliatory act through trial;
- Front pay — anticipated future lost earnings when reinstatement is not practical;
- Compensatory damages — emotional distress, mental anguish, and loss of enjoyment of life;
- Punitive damages — when your San Antonio employer acted with malice or reckless indifference;
- Lost benefits — health insurance, retirement, and other employment benefits; and
- Attorneys’ fees and costs — a prevailing San Antonio employee may recover attorney’s fees.
Frequently Asked Questions — San Antonio Workplace Retaliation
Q: I work for a San Antonio government contractor and was fired for reporting fraud. Am I protected?
A: Federal and Texas whistleblower laws provide strong protections for employees who report fraud by government contractors. Contact our San Antonio retaliation attorneys immediately.
Q: My San Antonio employer gave me a false negative performance review after I filed an HR complaint. Is that retaliation?
A: Yes. A retaliatory performance review that could affect your career is a Materially Adverse Action under Texas and federal law. Document everything and contact us right away.
Q: How long do I have to file a retaliation claim against my San Antonio employer?
A: As little as 180 days. Do not delay — contact a San Antonio retaliation attorney today.
Contact a San Antonio Retaliation Attorney — Free Consultation
If your San Antonio employer has retaliated against you, contact attorney Jack Nichols today. Our firm fights for Bexar County and South Texas employees. Call (512) 595-1269 for a free confidential consultation. We represent employees throughout San Antonio, New Braunfels, Seguin, Boerne, Converse, Universal City, Schertz, and all of South Texas.
For more of the legal framework on Texas retaliation claims, visit our Texas Retaliation Attorney page.
Important: Employment law claims have strict filing deadlines.
The Law Office of Jack Quentin Nichols, PLLC
Texas Discrimination Attorney | Texas Employment, Retaliation & Sexual Harassment Attorney | 28 Years of Experience
Licensed by the State Bar of Texas since 1997 | Former Texas Attorney General’s Office representing the Texas Workforce Commission |
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Admitted to practice before the United States Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit and the
United States District Courts for the Western, Southern, Northern, and Eastern Districts of Texas.
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