FMLA Lawyers Defending Houston Workers
Getting punished for being sick or caring for your family is unacceptable—and illegal. At Spitz, The Employee's Law Firm, our Houston-based FMLA discrimination lawyers help workers who were wrongfully termination, harassed, or retaliated against for using their Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) rights. Whether your employer denied FMLA or created a hostile workplace, we’re ready to fight back.
From our office at 16517 Longenbaugh Drive, Suite 35, Houston, TX 77095, we represent employees throughout Harris County, as well as Fort Bend (Sugar Land), Montgomery (The Woodlands), Galveston (Texas City), Brazoria (Pearland), and Waller (Hempstead) counties.
What Is FMLA Discrimination in the Houston Workplace?
FMLA discrimination occurs when an employer retaliates, harasses, or wrongfully fires an employee for taking legally protected leave. These FMLA protection laws were designed to give you the right to recover from serious health issues or care for loved ones without fear of losing your job. Yet too many employers ignore them, resulting in retaliation for taking FMLA or outright discrimination for taking medical leave.
Examples of FMLA harassment at work from across the Houston metro area include:
- A warehouse worker near the Energy Corridor took FMLA to recover from shoulder surgery. When he came back, his boss assigned him to heavier loads. He said, “Because I’m still healing, I can’t do this,” and was wrongfully fired.
- A Sugar Land nurse caring for her child post-surgery used FMLA and was told by her manager, “Because you’re on FMLA, everyone else is overworked.” Her hours were cut in half and she lost her weekend rotation.
- A Pearland grocery store employee applied for FMLA due to postpartum depression. Her employer denied FMLA and said, “It’s just the baby blues.” She was fired for “not showing up” even though her doctor approved the leave.
- A marketing coordinator in Midtown Houston with Crohn’s disease needed intermittent FMLA. After using her approved time, she was pulled from major accounts and told, “We can’t count on you because you’re sick.” Eventually, she was let go without cause.
- A janitor at a NASA-adjacent facility in Clear Lake took FMLA after a fall. His supervisor told HR he was “milking the system.” He returned to a new schedule with overnight shifts and was fired after two weeks for being “late.”
If you’ve said, “Because I’m on FMLA” or “Because I’m sick” and were punished for it, you are not alone. Our employment law firm is here to provide real FMLA legal help.
Experiencing FMLA Harassment in Pearland, Katy, or The Woodlands?
If you’re dealing with retaliation for taking FMLA, take these steps:
First, prioritize your health and safety. If you feel threatened or harassed at work, leave the environment immediately.
Second, document everything. Save emails, texts, work schedules, and write-ups. If coworkers saw what happened, ask them to confirm it in writing. Keep this proof outside the workplace.
Finally, contact a Houston FMLA discrimination lawyer. We can help you hold your employer accountable. At Spitz, The Employee's Law Firm, we offer free consultations and only get paid if we win. Let us help protect your workplace rights.
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Real Testimonials from Houston-Area Workers Treated Unfairly for Taking FMLA
Wrongfully Fired After FMLA—Spitz Got Me Justice
I had long COVID and needed intermittent leave. My boss kept saying, “Because you’re sick, you put pressure on the team.” I was fired a week later. Spitz helped me fight back and win. – Lara G., Houston, Harris County, TX
Employer Denied My FMLA—Spitz Helped Me Sue
My son had emergency surgery, and I filed for FMLA. My manager in Missouri City said, “That’s not what FMLA is for.” When I took leave anyway, I was fired. Spitz knew how to handle it. – Raul P., Missouri City, Fort Bend County, TX
Harassed at Work After Taking Leave—Spitz Listened
After my back surgery, I used FMLA. When I returned, my boss said, “Because you’re on FMLA, you’ve fallen behind.” They gave away my responsibilities and then demoted me. Spitz took the time to hear me out and helped me file a claim. – Ken T., The Woodlands, Montgomery County, TX
FMLA Leave Turned Into a Target—Spitz Had My Back
I work at a refinery in Texas City. After using FMLA for physical therapy, my boss said I had “too many personal issues.” Then I was fired for something I didn’t do. Spitz fought to prove it was retaliation for taking FMLA. – Shani D., Texas City, Galveston County, TX
Demoted for Taking Medical Leave—Spitz Got Me Results
I had postpartum depression and needed FMLA. My manager in Katy said, “Because you’re on FMLA, we’re giving your accounts to someone more dependable.” Spitz got my old job and back pay. – Kayla R., Katy, Harris County, TX
Contact Our Houston Law Firm for Employment Law Support
Our Houston law firm is located at 16517 Longenbaugh Drive, Suite 35, Houston, TX 77095. If you’ve been wrongfully fired, harassed, or targeted at work after taking FMLA leave, we’re here to help you reclaim your rights.
If you’re searching for an “FMLA discrimination lawyer near me” or “law firm for FMLA retaliation in Houston,” you’ve come to the right place. Spitz, The Employee’s Law Firm, is one of the largest employment law firms in the nation, with experience taking on large employers and winning. We specialize in wrongful termination, retaliation for taking FMLA, and discrimination for taking medical leave. You don’t pay unless we win.
Whether you work at the Houston Medical Center, at ExxonMobil, in oil and gas, or at a retail job in Willowbrook—we’re your team.
Legal Disclaimer: This content is for informational purposes only and does not create an attorney-client relationship. If your employer denied FMLA, harassed you during leave, or retaliated after you said, “Because I’m on FMLA” or “Because I’m sick,” speak with an FMLA discrimination attorney to understand your rights under employment law and FMLA protection laws.