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Mendez Isaac Joudi, PLLC
Mendez Isaac Joudi, PLLC
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Employment Law

Fired unfairly? Your livelihood is worth fighting for.

Losing your job under unjust circumstances is emotionally and financially devastating. If your termination was discriminatory, retaliatory, or in breach of your contract, our attorneys will help you fight back.

At Mendez Isaac Joudi, PLLC, our lawyers are passionately committed to defending your rights, especially when it comes to wrongful termination. We fight tirelessly for people who believe they were fired for an unlawful reason.

Recognizing the signs of wrongful termination

Wrongful termination takes many forms, and it is essential to know the signs:

Employers rarely announce an unlawful firing. The reasons on paper often hide the real ones, and it takes a careful look at the facts to tell the difference.

Suspect your firing was unlawful? Tell us what happened. The consultation is free.
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What to do if you believe you were wrongfully terminated

Document everything. Keep records of the incidents leading up to your termination: emails, texts, and conversations with colleagues or supervisors. The paper trail you preserve now often becomes the backbone of your case later.

Consult an attorney. Our experienced wrongful termination attorneys are ready to give you the guidance and support your employment claim needs. We will help you gather the evidence that builds a strong case, including witness statements, employment contracts, and performance evaluations, and we will assist you in filing a complaint with the relevant government agencies and exploring legal action. See what the discrimination claim process looks like step by step.

How MIJ can help

When you choose Mendez Isaac Joudi, PLLC, you are selecting a legal team with more than 50 years of combined experience in personal injury law and wrongful termination cases, dedicated to helping people in El Paso and throughout Texas and New Mexico fight for their rights.

Our commitment to the El Paso community runs deep. We are not just attorneys; we are active members of this vibrant community, and we understand the challenges our neighbors face. We advocate for those without a voice and fight for those who cannot fight for themselves.

Do not face wrongful termination alone. Call 915-444-1085 or complete our simple online form for a free consultation. Your livelihood matters, and we are here to fight for it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Wrongful termination questions, answered straight.

What actually counts as wrongful termination in Texas?
Being treated unfairly is not the same as being fired unlawfully. A firing is wrongful when the real reason is one the law prohibits. The most common categories are discrimination based on a protected characteristic, retaliation for filing a workers' compensation claim in good faith under Section 451.001 of the Texas Labor Code, retaliation for reporting illegal conduct, and firing someone for refusing to commit a criminal act, which comes from the Texas Supreme Court's decision in Sabine Pilot Service, Inc. v. Hauck, 687 S.W.2d 733 (Tex. 1985).
My employer gave a reason that is not true. Does that help my case?
It can matter a great deal. When the stated reason does not hold up, that is evidence a jury can use to infer the real reason was an unlawful one. Write down the reason you were given, who gave it and when, while it is fresh.
How long do I have to act?
Less time than most people expect, and the deadline depends on the type of claim. A discrimination claim carries a 180-day deadline with the Texas Workforce Commission and 300 days with the EEOC. Other claims run on different clocks. Because the shortest deadline governs in practice, the safe approach is to have someone look at it within weeks, not months.
What should I do before I talk to anyone?
Preserve what you have. Forward key emails to a personal account while you still have access, save your handbook and any written policies, keep every write-up and review, and write a plain timeline of what happened and who was present. Do not take anything confidential that belongs to the employer.
What can I recover?
It depends on the claim, but recovery commonly includes lost wages already suffered and wages you will lose going forward, and in some claims compensation for mental anguish, reinstatement or front pay, and attorney's fees. Some categories carry statutory caps.
Will my employer know I contacted a lawyer?
Not from us. A consultation is confidential, and nothing is filed or sent to anyone until you decide to move forward.

Talking to us is always free, in English or Spanish, and there is never a fee unless we win.

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