Employment Law

Employment Law Help: Protecting Your Workplace Rights

If you’re facing unfair treatment at work, our experienced employment law attorneys are here to help. We assist employees in navigating complex workplace issues, including:


✅ Wrongful Termination – Fired unfairly? We fight for your rights.

✅ Unpaid Overtime & Wages – Not receiving overtime or pay for hours worked? We’ll ensure you get what you’re owed.

✅ Late or Missing Paychecks – Employers must pay on time—if they don’t, we hold them accountable.

✅ Denied Benefits – If you’ve been unfairly denied health, retirement, or other benefits, we can help.

✅ Leave & Vacation Disputes – Confused about your PTO, FMLA, or sick leave rights? We’ll clarify and defend them.

✅ Workplace Discrimination – If you’re facing unfair treatment due to race, gender, age, or disability, we’ll fight for justice.

✅ Unsafe Work Conditions – You deserve a safe workplace—if your employer isn’t providing one, we’ll take action.


Get the legal support you deserve. Contact us today for a free consultation and let us help protect your workplace rights!


David A. Hughes, Founding Partner


With over twenty-five years of legal experience, Attorney David Hughes has established himself as one of the Southeast's most successful wage and overtime rights advocates. As a founding partner of Hardin & Hughes, LLP, he has recovered millions of dollars for hardworking clients and their families through individual cases and class action lawsuits across the nation.


Dedicated Advocate for Employee Rights

David has represented thousands of employees in cases against companies involving employment, consumer, and other rights violations. His practice focuses on vindicating the rights of individuals who have been wronged by corporations, with particular expertise in:

  • Wage and overtime claims under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
  • Class and collective actions for groups of similarly situated workers
  • Employment law litigation across multiple jurisdictions


Experience & Background

After graduating from The University of Alabama in 1991 and The University of Alabama School of Law in 1994, David began his career at Smith, Spires, and Peddy in Birmingham. He later served as in-house counsel at Healthsouth Corporation, specializing in acquisitions and contract law.

In 2001, David returned to Tuscaloosa as a partner at Watson, deGraffenried, Hardin, & Tyra before co-founding Hardin & Hughes in 2004 with Chuck Hardin.


Professional Credentials

  • Member of the Alabama State Bar since 1994
  • Admitted to practice in the Northern, Middle, and Southern Districts of Alabama Federal Courts
  • Also admitted to the Northern District of Illinois and District of Colorado Federal Courts


Dedicated to Protecting Employee Rights


David Hughes has built his career on advocating for workers and holding corporations accountable when they violate wage and employment laws. His track record of success, deep legal knowledge, and commitment to justice make him a trusted advocate for employees nationwide.


📞 If you believe your employer has violated your rights, contact David A. Hughes today for a consultation.