USERRA Lawyer in Austin
The Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) is a federal law that broadly prohibits employment discrimination against members of the military. USERRA offers a wide variety of protections to service members and veterans in the workplace. But most frequently, this law applies to military Reservists. Those members have the right to return to their civilian job and to continue with an ordinary career progression as if they were not serving in the military (i.e., the same seniority, status and pay, as well as other rights and benefits determined by seniority). Put another way, a Reservist cannot be punished by their civilian employer for serving in the Reserve. Service members whose rights are violated can sue.
If you have experienced military discrimination and need a USERRA lawyer, contact our Texas office in Austin today,
Does Texas have its own version of USERRA?
Yes. Texas has its own laws that offer similar protections to USERRA. Thus, military members in Texas may also be able to pursue claims based on Government Code, section 437.204, or Government Code, Chapter 613.
These laws are nuanced and do not always apply, but it is important for Texans to at least be aware of the additional protections offered. That's why it is important to choose a civil rights law firm and attorney with experience in military discrimination, such as USERRA lawyer Ross A. Brennan at Cronauer Law in Austin.
SCRA
The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) is a well-known law that offers a variety of protections to military members aimed at lessening the burdens of service.
Anyone who has served (or has a loved one who has served) in the military knows that it can be extremely difficult. Frequent moves and constant travel can make seemingly-mundane tasks of life challenging. For instance, what if a military member signs a 12-month lease, but then 2-months later is transferred to a different duty station? Or what if a military member is sued while they are deployed, leaving them unable to appear and defend themselves in court? Well, the SCRA has answers to those questions.
The SCRA offers a wide range of protections for topics such as lease termination, security deposits, prepaid rent, eviction, installment contracts, credit card interest rates, mortgage interest rates, mortgage foreclosure, gym memberships, and lien enforcement. Perhaps the biggest protection offered by the SCRA is the prohibition of default judgments against military members, unless very specific criteria are met.
If you have experienced military discrimination and need an SCRA lawyer, contact our Texas office in Austin today.
Experienced Military Discrimination Lawyers
At Cronauer Law, we are an experienced personal injury law firm and civil rights law firm. At our Texas office in Austin, we handle cases involving military discrimination. Our team of dedicated legal professionals is committed to helping our clients receive the compensation they deserve.
Free Consultation & No Win, No Fee
We offer a free consultation to discuss your case and determine the best course of action. We also operate on a contingency fee basis, which means you don't pay us anything unless we win your case. You have nothing to lose by contacting us at our Texas office in Austin to discuss your military discrimination case.
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If you have been wronged and need an experienced civil rights law firm or personal injury law firm, contact us at our Texas office in Austin. We are available 24/7 to help you with your case.