Louis H. Watson, Jr., P.A.
Summary
Languages
English
Years of Experience
20+
Geographies
Office Locations
628 N. State Street
Jackson, MS 39202
Labor & Employment Lawyers
Louis H. Watson, Jr., P.A. is a law firm located in downtown Jackson, Mississippi . We practice exclusively in the area of employment law. Because we limit our practice to this area, we have developed an expertise that allows us to identify employment related issues quickly and handle matters ranging from simple questions to complex litigation in an efficient manner.
Louis H. Watson, Jr., P.A. is a law firm located in downtown Jackson, Mississippi . We practice exclusively in the area of employment law. Because we limit our practice to this area, we have developed an expertise that allows us to identify employment related issues quickly and handle matters ranging from simple questions to complex litigation in an efficient manner. We also tailor our approach in individual cases so as to address the practical goals and concerns of our clients, whether it be the fastest and least expensive resolution to a problem, establishing a new principle of law, or setting an example for others in the workforce.
Articles Written
Conditional Class Certifications Under the FLSA of 1938
Created On: 04/22/2010
Under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), employees have the right to bring civil actions against their employers to recover unpaid minimum wages, back compensation for overtime not paid, and liquidated damages. Section 216(b) of the FLSA allows employees to bring a collective or class action on behalf of themselves and other similarly situated employees.
Case History
Brown v. Mississippi Department of Health
Practice Area: Employment
Description: Employee had been discriminated against on the basis of race in regard to his application for a job promotion.
Outcome: Jury verdict in favor of employee that awarded $75,000 in back wages, $75,000 in future wages, and approximately $50,000 in attorney fees and costs.
Conner v. Illinois Central Railroad
Practice Area: Employment
Description: Employee had been subjected to a racial hostile work enviroment by being referred to as the "n" word and other racial references.
Outcome: Jury verdict in favor of employee for $200,000 in compensatory damages, and approximately $56,000 in attorney fees and costs.
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