# Kaplan Law Firm, PLLC Austin Kaplan is the Founder and Managing Attorney at Kaplan Law Firm. Champions of Employee Rights & Civil Justice. ## Pages - [Our Firm](https://www.kaplanlawatx.com/about): Kaplan Law Firm is dedicated to protecting employee rights & ensuring workplace justice in Texas. - [Speak to an Attorney](https://www.kaplanlawatx.com/speak-to-an-attorney): Speak to an attorney at Kaplan Law Firm today. - [Civil Rights Intake Form](https://www.kaplanlawatx.com/civil-rights-intake-form) - [Employment Intake Form](https://www.kaplanlawatx.com/employment-intake-form) - [Contact Us](https://www.kaplanlawatx.com/contact): Contact Us - [Direct Booking](https://www.kaplanlawatx.com/direct-booking) - [Brent Werzner](https://www.kaplanlawatx.com/brent-werzner): Brent Werzner is a pre-litigation Paralegal at Kaplan Law Firm and has a strong commitment to worker's rights, civil rights, and advocacy. - [Austin Kaplan](https://www.kaplanlawatx.com/austin-kaplan): Austin Kaplan is an experienced employment law and civil rights attorney in Austin, Texas. - [Gabriel Loya](https://www.kaplanlawatx.com/gabriel-loya): Gabriel Loya, Attorney at Kaplan Law Firm, represents workers in a range of employment matters, including wage theft, workplace discrimination, and retaliation. - [Jas Sethi](https://www.kaplanlawatx.com/jas-sethi): Jas Sethi, Attorney at Kaplan Law Firm, is a civil rights and employment attorney. - [Esmeralda Barrera](https://www.kaplanlawatx.com/esmeralda-barrera): Esmeralda Barrera is a Legal Assistant at Kaplan Law Firm who has a passion for law and commitment to diversity. - [Civil Rights](https://www.kaplanlawatx.com/civil-rights): Learn how Kaplan Law Firm champions civil rights and social justice. - [Tanner Michelle Scheef](https://www.kaplanlawatx.com/tanner-michelle-scheef): Tanner Scheef specializes in employment cases involving discrimination and unlawful practices in Texas. - [Andrew Eckhous](https://www.kaplanlawatx.com/andrew-eckhous): Andrew Eckhous is an attorney who advocates for employees in labor and employment law. - [Albuquerque, NM](https://www.kaplanlawatx.com/albuquerque--nm) - [Will Panuska](https://www.kaplanlawatx.com/will-panuska): Will Panuska, Law Clerk at Kaplan Law Firm, has represented undocumented immigrants in employment and human trafficking cases, as well as plaintiffs in civil rights cases. - [Nathan Simmons](https://www.kaplanlawatx.com/nathan-simmons): Nathan Simmons is an employment attorney based in Houston, Texas, dedicated to protecting the rights of workers across the state. - [Privacy Policy](https://www.kaplanlawatx.com/privacy-policy): By submitting a contact form you agree to Kaplan Law Firm's privacy policy. - [Ryan Estes](https://www.kaplanlawatx.com/ryan-estes): Ryan Estes is an experienced employment and civil rights attorney specializing in advocating for employee rights in Texas. - [Patrick J. O’Connell](https://www.kaplanlawatx.com/patrick-j-o-connell): Patrick O'Connell, Of Counsel at Kaplan Law Firm, brings extensive experience in qui tam and whistleblower cases. - [Austin, TX](https://www.kaplanlawatx.com/austin--tx) - [Christie Coffey](https://www.kaplanlawatx.com/christie-coffey): Christie Coffey is a Senior Litigation Paralegal at Kaplan Law Firm, bringing over 24 years of experience in complex litigation. - [Houston, TX](https://www.kaplanlawatx.com/houston--tx) - [Trenton Lacy](https://www.kaplanlawatx.com/trenton-lacy): Trenton Lacy has years of experience advocating for employees in Texas guiding clients from consultation to trial. - [Madeline Zschiesche](https://www.kaplanlawatx.com/madeline-zschiesche): Madeline Zschiesche has experience as a legal assistant in tenant rights and a background in Political Economics and Law. - [Terms and Conditions](https://www.kaplanlawatx.com/terms-and-conditions): By providing your mobile number, you consent to receive SMS messages from Kaplan Law Firm. - [Home](https://www.kaplanlawatx.com/): Kaplan Law Firm Champions of Employee Rights & Civil Justice. - [Chicago, IL](https://www.kaplanlawatx.com/chicago--il) - [Clarissa Pintado](https://www.kaplanlawatx.com/clarissa-pintado): Ryan Estes is an experienced employment and civil rights attorney specializing in advocating for employee rights in Texas. - [Employment Law](https://www.kaplanlawatx.com/employment-law): Read how our firm advocates for employees' rights, addresses discrimination, harassment, and wrongful termination. - [Whistleblowers](https://www.kaplanlawatx.com/Whistleblowers): Read how Kaplan Law Firm is dedicated to protecting whistleblowers' rights. - [Reviews](https://www.kaplanlawatx.com/reviews): Learn how our experienced attorneys and dedicated staff provide exceptional legal services in employment law, civil rights, and more. - [Claire Hsu](https://www.kaplanlawatx.com/claire-hsu): Claire recently joined the Kaplan Law Firm as a litigation paralegal, bringing with her experience handling complex personal injury civil litigation matters. - [Caitlin Boehne](https://www.kaplanlawatx.com/caitlin-boehne): Caitlin Boehne is a Senior Managing Attorney with over 12 years of experience fighting for justice in Texas, specializing in impact employment claims. - [Press](https://www.kaplanlawatx.com/press): Kaplan Law Firm is featured in top media outlets like Forbes, Fox, CBS, ABC, and Texas Monthly. - [John Aden Higgs (In Memorium)](https://www.kaplanlawatx.com/john-aden-higgs--in-memorium): In memoriam: John, a valued member of Kaplan Law Firm since 2020, brought over 10 years of experience as a legal assistant and trial preparation specialist. - [Matthew (Maff) Caponi](https://www.kaplanlawatx.com/matthew--maff--caponi): Matthew 'Maff' Caponi is an attorney at Kaplan Law Firm who specializes in employment and civil rights issues. - [Hannah Hembree](https://www.kaplanlawatx.com/hannah-hembree): Hannah Hembree is the Director of Operations at Kaplan Law Firm. She leads the firm’s systems, strategy, and operations, including HR, technology, and process improvement - [Galicia Lopez](https://www.kaplanlawatx.com/galicia-lopez): Galicia Lopez is the Client Intake Specialist at Kaplan Law Firm. - [Practice Areas](https://www.kaplanlawatx.com/specialities): At Kaplan Law, we specialize in advocating for employees' rights across various practice areas. - [Our Locations](https://www.kaplanlawatx.com/our-locations) - [Careers](https://www.kaplanlawatx.com/careers): Careers at Kaplan Law Firm, PLLC - [Overtime Violations](https://www.kaplanlawatx.com/overtime-violations): Kaplan Law specializes in helping employees in Texas recover unpaid overtime wages - [Austin Severance Agreement](https://www.kaplanlawatx.com/austin/austin-severance-agreement): Kaplan Law specializes in helping employees in Austin,TX navigate severance agreements. - [Police Excessive Force](https://www.kaplanlawatx.com/police-excessive-force): Kaplan Law specializes in representing victims of police excessive force in Texas. - [Wrongful Termination](https://www.kaplanlawatx.com/wrongful-termination): Kaplan Law Firm specializes in wrongful termination cases, helping employees who are fired illegally or for unlawful reasons. - [Austin Whistleblower](https://www.kaplanlawatx.com/austin/austin-whistleblower): Kaplan Law specializes in representing whistleblowers in Austin, Texas who expose government fraud, corruption, or misconduct. - [Austin FMLA (Family/Medical Leave)](https://www.kaplanlawatx.com/austin/austin-family-medical-leave): Kaplan Law Firm specializes in helping individuals in Austin, TX whose FMLA rights have been violated. - [Retaliation](https://www.kaplanlawatx.com/retaliation): Kaplan Law Firm specializes in helping workers facing retaliation in Texas - [Austin Wrongful Termination](https://www.kaplanlawatx.com/austin/austin-wrongful-termination): Kaplan Law Firm specializes in wrongful termination cases, helping employees who are fired illegally or for unlawful reasons in Austin, TX. - [Sexual Harassment](https://www.kaplanlawatx.com/sexual-harassment): Kaplan Law specializes in advocating for victims of sexual harassment in the workplace. - [Austin Retaliation](https://www.kaplanlawatx.com/austin/austin-retaliation): Kaplan Law Firm specializes in helping workers facing retaliation in Austin, Texas. - [Austin Police Excessive Force](https://www.kaplanlawatx.com/austin/austin-police-excessive-force): Kaplan Law specializes in representing victims of police excessive force in Austin, Texas. - [Non-Compete Review & Litigation](https://www.kaplanlawatx.com/non-compete-review---litigation): At Kaplan Law, we specialize in navigating the complexities of non-compete agreements. - [Austin Unpaid Commissions](https://www.kaplanlawatx.com/austin/austin-unpaid-commissions): Kaplan Law Firm specializes in helping employees recover unpaid commissions in Austin, TX. - [Austin Non-Compete Review & Litigation](https://www.kaplanlawatx.com/austin/austin-non-compete-review---litigation): At Kaplan Law, we specialize in navigating the complexities of non-compete agreements in Austin, TX. - [Discrimination](https://www.kaplanlawatx.com/pregnancy-discrimination): Kaplan Law specializes in advocating for employees facing workplace discrimination based on race, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, and other protected characteristics. - [Austin Overtime Violations](https://www.kaplanlawatx.com/austin/austin-overtime-violations): Kaplan Law specializes in helping employees in Austin, TX recover unpaid overtime wages. - [Unpaid Commissions](https://www.kaplanlawatx.com/unpaid-commissions): Kaplan Law Firm specializes in helping employees recover unpaid commissions, ensuring they receive the compensation they are legally owed for their work. - [Austin Sexual Harassment](https://www.kaplanlawatx.com/austin/austin-sexual-harassment): Kaplan Law specializes in advocating for victims of sexual harassment in the workplace in Austin, TX. - [Severance Agreement](https://www.kaplanlawatx.com/severance-agreement): Kaplan Law specializes in helping employees in Texas navigate severance agreements. - [Austin Discrimination](https://www.kaplanlawatx.com/austin/austin-discrimination): Kaplan Law specializes in advocating for employees facing workplace discrimination in Austin, TX. - [Whistleblower](https://www.kaplanlawatx.com/whistleblower): Kaplan Law specializes in representing whistleblowers in Texas who expose government fraud, corruption, or misconduct. - [FMLA (Family/Medical Leave)](https://www.kaplanlawatx.com/fmla--family/medical-leave): Kaplan Law Firm specializes in helping individuals whose FMLA rights have been violated. - [Blog](https://www.kaplanlawatx.com/blog): Stay up to date with the latest legal insights and updates from Kaplan Law Firm. ## Blog Posts - [When HR professionals speak up about potential legal violations, are they protected from retaliation?](https://www.kaplanlawatx.com/when-managers-or-hr-professionals-speak-up-about-potential-legal-violations-are-they-protected-from-retaliation) - [Chicago Attorney Explains Sexual Harassment in the Workplace](https://www.kaplanlawatx.com/chicago-attorney-explains-what-is-sexual-harassment-in-the-workplace): Chicago Attorney Explains Sexual Harassment in the Workplace - [Take Control of Your Career: How Kaplan Law Can Help When Work Goes Wrong](https://www.kaplanlawatx.com/take-control-of-your-career-how-kaplan-law-can-help-when-work-goes-wrong) - [A Guide for Sales Employees Facing Unfair Treatment](https://www.kaplanlawatx.com/a-guide-for-sales-employees-facing-unfair-treatment) - [Fighting for Fair Pay: Advocating for Sales Employees' Rights](https://www.kaplanlawatx.com/fighting-for-fair-pay-advocating-for-sales-employees-rights) - [Fighting for Fairness: Austin Kaplan’s Commitment to Workplace Justice](https://www.kaplanlawatx.com/fighting-for-fairness-austin-kaplans-commitment-to-workplace-justice) - [Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (WARN)](https://www.kaplanlawatx.com/worker-adjustment-and-retraining-notification-act-warn) - [What is USERRA?](https://www.kaplanlawatx.com/what-is-userra) - [Med Spas in Texas](https://www.kaplanlawatx.com/med-spas-in-texas) - [Silence For Severance No More](https://www.kaplanlawatx.com/silence-for-severance-no-more) - [2022 Twitter Layoffs](https://www.kaplanlawatx.com/2022-twitter-layoffs) - [Free COBRA for Unemployed Texans](https://www.kaplanlawatx.com/free-cobra-for-unemployed-texans) - [Can You Be Fired For Staying Home During The Winter Storm of 2021?](https://www.kaplanlawatx.com/can-you-be-fired-for-staying-home-during-the-winter-storm-of-2021) - [Major Texas Whistleblower Lawsuit Filed](https://www.kaplanlawatx.com/major-texas-whistleblower-lawsuit-filed) - [LGBTQ Rights in Texas – The Day After The Supreme Court’s Opinion](https://www.kaplanlawatx.com/lgbtq-rights-in-texas-the-day-after-the-supreme-courts-opinion) - [Major, Historic Victory for LGBT Workers in Texas](https://www.kaplanlawatx.com/major-historic-victory-for-lgbt-workers-in-texas) - [Coronavirus Layoffs Slam Austin, Texas](https://www.kaplanlawatx.com/coronavirus-layoffs-slam-austin-texas) - [KISS: A Texas Employee Response to Layoffs, Unemployment, Severance](https://www.kaplanlawatx.com/kiss-a-texas-employee-response-to-layoffs-unemployment-severance) - [Furloughed Workers in the time of COVID-19](https://www.kaplanlawatx.com/furloughed-workers-in-the-time-of-covid-19) - [Austin Severance & Unemployment Update](https://www.kaplanlawatx.com/austin-severance-unemployment-update) - [COVID-19 and Texas Employees: Layoffs, Severances, Commissions, Paid Leave, & Unemployment](https://www.kaplanlawatx.com/covid-19-and-texas-employees-layoffs-severances-commissions-paid-leave-unemployment) - [Kaplan Law Firm Operations During COVID-19](https://www.kaplanlawatx.com/kaplan-law-firm-operations-during-covid-19) - [The Top 7 Things You Need to Know Right Now About Employment Law](https://www.kaplanlawatx.com/the-top-7-things-you-need-to-know-right-now-about-employment-law) - [Board Certified in Employment Law](https://www.kaplanlawatx.com/board-certified-in-employment-law) - [New IRS Law Protects Whistleblowers](https://www.kaplanlawatx.com/new-irs-law-protects-whistleblowers) - [Judge Rules Sexual Harassment Claims NOT Subject to Arbitration](https://www.kaplanlawatx.com/judge-rules-sexual-harassment-claims-not-subject-to-arbitration) - [Employment Law Meets Sports: UT Fires UT Hero Vince Young](https://www.kaplanlawatx.com/employment-law-meets-sports-ut-fires-ut-hero-vince-young) - [Cavalier Behavior Leads to Lawsuit](https://www.kaplanlawatx.com/cavalier-behavior-leads-to-lawsuit) - [Huge Southern California Sexual Harassment Settlement](https://www.kaplanlawatx.com/huge-southern-california-sexual-harassment-settlement) - [CBS’ $9.5M Hush Money](https://www.kaplanlawatx.com/cbs-9-5m-hush-money) - [Amazon Warehouse Workers Fight Back](https://www.kaplanlawatx.com/amazon-warehouse-workers-fight-back) - [SCOTUS Issues Landmark Epic Systems Employment Opinion](https://www.kaplanlawatx.com/scotus-issues-landmark-epic-systems-employment-opinion) - [Your Age Discrimination Rights](https://www.kaplanlawatx.com/your-age-discrimination-rights) - [Stop Sexual Harassment, Sexual Assault, and Retaliation in Central Texas](https://www.kaplanlawatx.com/stop-sexual-harassment-sexual-assault-and-retaliation-in-central-texas) - [Can We Improve Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace?](https://www.kaplanlawatx.com/can-we-improve-diversity-and-inclusion-in-the-workplace) - [#MeToo? What Rights Do You Have to Be Free of Workplace Sexual Harassment or Assault in Texas?](https://www.kaplanlawatx.com/metoo-what-rights-do-you-have-to-be-free-of-workplace-sexual-harassment-or-assault-in-texas) - [Do Bar/Restaurant Workers Have a Right to be Free from Racism and Sexual Harassment, and to be Paid Fairly?](https://www.kaplanlawatx.com/do-bar-restaurant-workers-have-a-right-to-be-free-from-racism-and-sexual-harassment-and-to-be-paid-fairly) - [Texas Telecommuters: Can IBM and Other Big Companies Suddenly Force You to Report to the Office?](https://www.kaplanlawatx.com/texas-telecommuters-can-ibm-and-other-big-companies-suddenly-force-you-to-report-to-the-office) - [Kaplan Law Firm Secures $219,500 National Collective Action Settlement for Workers’ Unpaid Wages](https://www.kaplanlawatx.com/kaplan-law-firm-secures-219-500-national-collective-action-settlement-for-workers-unpaid-wages) - [Unpaid Interns](https://www.kaplanlawatx.com/recovering-from-addiction) - [Am I Bound by this Non-Compete Agreement?](https://www.kaplanlawatx.com/parenting-young-children) - [The Company Says I’m An Independent Contractor. Can I Get Overtime?](https://www.kaplanlawatx.com/first-love-yourself) - [I am in a committed same-gender relationship. Am I entitled to get married, and then get benefits?](https://www.kaplanlawatx.com/independent-together)