Employment and Discrimination Attorney
Serving El Paso & Las Cruces
Protecting the Rights of Workers Across West Texas and Southern New Mexico
If you are facing unlawful treatment at work, including discrimination, sexual harassment, retaliation, or wrongful termination, you don’t have to handle it alone. Employees in El Paso, Las Cruces, West Texas, and Southern New Mexico have legal rights, and an experienced employment attorney can help you protect them.
John A. Wenke is an experienced employment law attorney who represents employees in both state and federal courts in the El Paso–Las Cruces region, as well as West Texas and Southern New Mexico.
Wrongful Termination & Employee Rights Attorney
You Deserve Fair Treatment in the Workplace
Employment laws exist to protect workers from illegal conduct by employers. If your rights have been violated, you may be entitled to compensation such as back pay, front pay, emotional distress damages, and other remedies under the law.
With more than 30 years of trial experience, John A. Wenke is committed to holding employers accountable and pursuing justice for employees who have been treated unfairly.
Employment Law Practice Areas
John A. Wenke provides legal representation and litigation services for employees in the following matters:
- Workplace Discrimination: Claims involving age, race, gender, disability, pregnancy, and other protected characteristics
- Sexual Harassment: Hostile work environment and quid pro quo harassment claims
- Retaliation & Whistleblower Protection: Adverse actions taken after reporting discrimination, harassment, or other unlawful workplace conduct
- Wrongful Terminations violating state or federal statues
- Breach of Employment Contracts
- Severance Negotiations
Where We Practice
- Texas — El Paso and West Texas
- New Mexico — Las Cruces and Southern New Mexico
- Representation in State and Federal Courts
Employment Attorney John A. Wenke fights to protect your rights, hold employers accountable, and secure the maximum recovery you deserve so you can move forward in life.
Request a confidential consultation serving El Paso, Las Cruces, West Texas, and Southern New Mexico.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Texas and New Mexico are at-will employment states, but employers still cannot fire you for unlawful reasons. Termination may be illegal if it involves discrimination, retaliation, harassment, medical leave, or accommodation requests. If the timing or explanation feels suspicious, you should have your potential claim evaluated by an experienced employment attorney.
Save important documents such as emails, texts, photos, recordings, disciplinary actions and performance reviews, and document what’s happening while events are fresh. Speak to an experienced employment attorney before resigning, signing a severance agreement or filing a charge with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Early legal advice can protect your rights and greatly enhance the settlement value of a case.
Yes. The language used in your charge can significantly affect your legal rights and the claims you’re allowed to pursue later in a lawsuit. Speaking with an attorney before filing with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) helps ensure your claims are properly identified, deadlines are met, and important issues aren’t unintentionally waived. Early guidance can strengthen your position and avoid costly mistakes down the line.