Severance Pay

Severance pay comes in five forms:

None at all
Unemployment compensation
Severance Pay Plans
Voluntary Severance Pay (rare today) and
Bargained for Severance by Agreement.

At-will employees rarely receive severance pay upon their termination. They usually have no right to receive it. Unless fired for cause, though, eligible, terminated at-will employees should receive unemployment compensation benefits.

Employers can offer a Severance Pay Plan as an employee benefit, but most do not. Employers can voluntarily pay severance to employees, and some used to do it. If the employer demands a general release of rights (i.e., a promise not to sue) in exchange for severance, that converts an offer of severance into a negotiated severance payment by agreement. Severance pay agreements also include severance pay clauses in employment agreements negotiated at the beginning of employment.

Employers have No Obligation to pay Severance to At-will Employees

Unless the parties agree otherwise, the law presumes that their employment relationship is “at-will.” This means it lasts only as long as both parties want it to last. Either of them can end it at any time, for any lawful reason, or even for no reason at all. This tends to work out well mostly for employers.

Once either party ends the employment relationship and the employer pays the employee amounts earned, the employer’s obligation to pay an at-will employee ends . After that, employers have no further obligation to pay anything to at-will employees, including severance pay.

Unemployment Compensation Benefits

Unemployment compensation benefits pay workers who lost their job without fault a modest weekly payment until the worker finds a new job, up to a specified number of weeks. Each state administers its own unemployment compensation program.

Unemployment compensation benefits, which are also known as unemployment insurance, are not, technically, a form of severance pay. Rather, the federal government created unemployment compensation programs as a statutory benefit in 1935. Taxes on employers fund unemployment compensation benefits and each state administers. its own program.

For at-will employees, unemployment compensation benefits fill a function similar to severance pay, providing cash when needed most. MEL has more information on unemployment compensation benefits here.

Severance Pay Plans

Employers can offer employees severance pay benefits in the event of certain job losses, like from a reduction in force. Severance plans typically compute benefits using a formula based on length of service, like a week or month of pay per year of service.

Once an employer offers a severance pay benefit, federal law treats it as a “welfare benefit plan” under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). ERISA is the same law that covers employer group health insurance plans. ERISA requires employer who offer ERISA plans to put them in writing and to provide written summaries to covered employees. Importantly, if employers do not deliver a promised ERISA benefit, or interfere with employees' right to it, ERISA gives employees the right to go to court. Employees who win ERISA cases can also receive an award to pay for their attorneys’ fees.

For employees covered by a severance pay plan, ERISA means that they will know what severance they should receive and under what circumstances. Union employees covered by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) could receive severance pay if it is a negotiated benefit in the CBA. A severance benefit in a union contract looks like an ERISA severance pay plan, but is regulated by federal labor laws.

While employers can create severance pay plans, most do not. Employers who create severance pay plans can and do specify the terms, choose who participates and decide what to pay and when. Employers can modify or terminate severance pay plans whenever they want, and owe only the severance resulting from a triggering that already occurred.

Voluntary Severance Pay

At one time some employers paid departing executives severance pay without any obligation to do so, and sometimes without requiring a release of rights in return. From the point of view of an owner or stockholder, voluntary severance pay to a departing executive is problematic. The company can hardly expect to get much of a return from an employee it just terminated. From a rational economic perspective, though, these companies arguably earn a reputation for fair play among the small universe of potential employees for top positions. This helps them secure leadership for jobs that are by nature risky and insecure.

Like coaches of major league teams, though, most executives now negotiate severance terms as part of their initial employment agreements. If they did not do so, their employer may still agree to pay them severance at the time of their termination, but in exchange for an agreement not to sue and a general release of rights. Both types of agreements are examples of bargained for severance agreements.

Bargained for Severance by Agreement

Employees can bargain with employers for severance pay at the beginning of their employment. Like any other bargain, a sought after employee with adequate leverage can negotiate severance pay following a change in control or other involuntary termination without “cause.” Cause usually means the employee is at fault or did something to contribute to the termination decision . Severance pay provisions in employment agreements may also cover employee resignations for “good reason.” "Good reason” looks at changes made by the employer to the employee’s working conditions, like a reduction in pay, loss of responsibilities or a downgrade in title. If an employer fails to pay severance promised in an employment agreement, the employee can pursue a breach of contract claim.

Employees can also bargain with employers over severance pay at the end of their employment relationship. The employer may want a clean break and a promise by the employee not to suet. In that event, severance pay negotiations resemble any other bargain for the purchase and sale of property, where the property is the employee’s right to sue the employer.

The trick in such bargains is to figure out the value of the employee’s right to sue the employer. In general, an employee’s right to sue is what the employee would receive if he or she won in court, discounted by the probability that the employee will not win, and less the cost required to take a case through court. As discussed in greater detail here, if the employer and employee agree on the value of the employee’s claims, they can agree at the time of separation to pay the employee for those claims and both parties the risks, costs and distractions of a lawsuit.

Questions and Answers (408)

Overpayment of severance pay
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severance pay and effect on earned income for earned income tax credit
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Non-payment of promised severance pay
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I was laid off on September 1st of this year, I signed a severance package offer. Since then I've had to call for vacation pay which took at least a month to receive when it was to be paid on my last regular paycheck. I've gotten 3 severance checks direct
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Can a company make an employee stay and take a demotion and work that job while every person in that eliminated position receives 3 months severance pay?
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denied severance
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I have worked with a company for 24 years and 7 month. I got laid off but I didn't received a severance pay. Right now I'm under unemployment benefit but someone told me that I should receive at least 6 month of Severance Pay for my length of service. The
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Severance Pay Refusal
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Our company switched to contracted employment and failed to mention severance pay if we did not go with the new company. How long do I have to decide to get the severance pay. I'm already working with the new company! I barely found out about the severanc
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Being denied severance
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Do I have to sign separation agreement to get the previously promised 6 weeks of severance pay?
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Legaility of severance contract conditions
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Severance pay and salary: "double dipping"?
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What exactly is severance pay?
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Severance Package - employer adding rules ?
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Severance
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I received a severance package and want to receive unemployment benefits. My benefits are being postponed for 6 months (this is the amount of severance I received) I can appeal but need to use the correct wording as to why I should receive them. Any help
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I am losing my job due to reduction in force and I am being paid 8 months salary in severance. I am told they plan on paying me on a pay card in one lump sum. My bank is a small independent bank and does not take the cards. Am I entitled to a check if I r
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Guaranteed hours not paid in severance
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Unfair severance pay
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My employer is closing my division. We've all been given notice of severance. I found a job prior to my expected termination date, but at a much lower wage than what my current employer pays. Are they obligated to pay my severance if I leave earlier than
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Ineligible for Severance in buyout situation
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Company not paying severance package
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I was wrongfully terminated (retaliation) oct 2015 offered a severance package but never received it
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What is a typical severance package for a staff position?
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Negative PTO and Unemployment
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They fired him and they still want him to do work...
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Severance Pay Issues
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Resignation or Severance Pay
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Can an employer refuse to offer a severance package if they have made exceptions for others?
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I was presented a severance offer on November 31, 2016 that includes 6 weeks of severance pay. I have 21 days to consider it. The offer states I have zero hours of accumulated vacation time. My CEO just confirmed that I have 126 hours of vacation time, bu
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I was laid off 01/06/16 I signed my severance agreement before I left the company. I was suppose to recieve my severance check after 7 days from my layoff, so I called the company and they said they couldn't find my signed document that they would email m
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Severance pay without signed agreement
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Non-compete as part of termination/severance agreement
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if my employment agreement has an arbitration clause in it how do I go about filing a claim to receive the severance and benefits owed me per the contract?
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I recieved double pay of a severance agreement. My former company requests that I pay back their error. I do not have the money due to health issues. The company has sent monthly payment plan. My current income is VA disability and unemployment. Please te
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Severence and Exit Interview
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I am on sick leave with a terminal illness, receiving SSDI offset by LTD. After a year my employer asked that I end my employ with them. My question is would I qualify for severance pay I worked there for 27 years?
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Sale of company and severance package.
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Is a condition that severance will end if the terminated employee accepts another job during the severance period enforceable?
Is a condition that severance will end if the terminated employee accepts another job during the severance period enforceable? applies to Texas · 0 answers

Why pay severance to low performing employees and not to performing employees
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I was let go from a job (no fault of my own) on 1/27/20 but my employer wrote in an email that they will pay me through 2/15 as a form of severance. I was informed a check would be cut and mailed on 2/15/20 and as of 2/21 I still have not received a check
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If a severance package overs X amount of pay for every year of employment but cuts off at 10 years is this not discrimination of seniors
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Can former employer violate oral agreement to list as rehire status
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Denial of Severance Previously Promised
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My wife was recently terminated from her job - she is home-office-based in TX but was working remotely for hotels in LA and NC. The reason was
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should i reply to a cease and desist letter
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I worked a company for almost 19 years as the billing manager when they sold to a larger company in January of this year. This past Friday I was in the managers words 'severed' because my position, billing manager, would no longer be at my location. I ask
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I WAS FIRED AND MY EMPLOYER OFFERED ONE WEEK OF SEVERANCE PAY- I DONT WANT TO ACCEPT IT BECAUSE HE IS JUST OFFERING IT SO I WONT GET UNEMPLOYMENT. DO I HAVE TO ACCEPT IT? WILL IT AFFECT MY CLAIM WITH UNEMPLOYMENT? PLEASE HELP
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I work in the Texas. I asked my immediate boss for FMLA time off and was denied to handle a few personal problems related to my father's death. I drafted a two weeks notice and gave it to my employer. They told me that I did not have any other option, but
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I was laid off with no notice, but the did offer a severance deal. I wasn't employed for very long, but the wording in the contract sounds like I did something wrong, something about a dispute. There is also a paragraph that states I can not apply for a j
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Does a severance letter have to include an OWBPA List? It references the list but does not include one.
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I was severanced out in 2017...I returned back prior to year date and met the requirements to not pay back package but because it was before my termination date...I was accepted back with full ten year. Now a year later I am again being terminated due to
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How is Concurrent Short-term Disability with Continuous FMLA affected by a Severance Agreement
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Severance & Stay On Bonus
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Discrimination based on perceived disability
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Wrongly Classified 1099: IRS Determination in my Favor: Need Help Suing and Recovering Lost Benefits
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Discriminatory Layoof
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Severance package and agreement release
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Hi I Would Like To Know I'm Being With A Lump Sum Severance, Can I Apply For Unemployment? in texas
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Can companies set requirements to withhold servence pay from older workers
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can i sue my employer if i cant find a job after a layoff
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Do I have a leg to stand on?
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Two pay cuts within a year
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I took a severance package at my old company which will expire in March. I was told that they would not fight unemployment after the period ended. Since then I found a new job which pays less and I am not happy at. If I quit, can I still collect unemploym
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Agreement and General release form breached
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Is non-compete still enforceable?
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Maternity Leave and FMLA
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Laid off but my employer says I resigned - can they do that?
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Trying not to let the door hit me on the rear. . .
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paycheck stubs handled outside of human resources
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Retro pay?
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With Hold Of Servance Pay
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Work decides not to continue to pay me
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no pay and she pays no taxes
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Back Pay
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Can non-compete agreement prevent you from earning money?
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Is it illegal to pay different for exact same job based solely on cost of living differences?
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Breach of Contract
I was presented with a notice that my current position was being eliminated and that I would have 2 weeks to find other employment within the company or I would be laid off with a severance. I did fin... applies to Texas · 1 answer

Company has no money to pay me
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Do I qualify for unemployment benefits?
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Employer demanding I pay them back for overpaying me.
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They refuse to pay me overtime
I have worked for this company for about 2 months. They refuse to pay me my overtime because she said I didn’t get it approved first. She also stated that it is company policy that they DO NOT issue... applies to Texas · 2 answers

OVERTIME PAY
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Instead Of Taking My Paid Week Vacation My Employer And I Agreed I Would Receive The Pay But Not Actually Take The Days Off. I Learned Something That Made Me Decide To Seek Employment Elsewhere And Now They Say They Are Going To Keep My Last Check In Orde
Employer keeping last check to make me pay back vacation pay paid to me. applies to Texas · 0 answers

I am a staffing coordinator, im asked to change my position to a mental health tech. they wanted to demote my pay even though i had 8 years experience in teching. Can they take away your pay even though as a staffing coordinator i sometimes did tech work?
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Can your employer take your pay away without telling you
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Employer denied to pay me PTO upon termination
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Multiple non-compete questions
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Company relocated me to Texas but laid me off after less than a year.
I was laid off from a job in March of 2016. I accepted a job in Texas and relocated from Nevada in May of 2016. I have now been laid off by the new company less than a year into the new job. Is there ... applies to Texas · 0 answers

Fired, slandered and no money.
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Demotion and pay cut.
As an employer for a county government department, am I allowed to demote a person and reduce their pay at the same time? applies to Texas · 1 answer

Wage Payment
The company I was working for all of a sudden closed down(They said they lost their contract) They owe me and many of the other employees 3 checks. They will not give us a clear time to when we will g... applies to Texas · 1 answer

what should i do ? i asked my company to pay instead of get pay i got fired
i have been working with a security company for more than one year in houston Tx , they always paying us late and i need my money to live my life , so i ask them to pay my checks, they fired me becaus... applies to Texas · 2 answers

can a company refuse to pay overtime because you didn’t get pre-approval?
I have worked for this company for about 2 months. They refuse to pay me my overtime because she said I didn’t get it approved first. She also stated that it is company policy that they DO NOT issue... applies to Texas · 0 answers

we are selling our small business in Texas, what are our obligations when it comes to employees? The new owner has said they will be keeping the employees in their positions when they take over. I need to know where my legal responsibilities end and their
just want to make sure what I have to do before and after the sale of our business. The new owner is keeping the employees that are there now. My questions are what kind of notice and pay am I liable ... applies to Texas · 0 answers

Do we have to provide workers' compensation coverage for our ex-pats? We already pay their US withholdings and the equivalent for their residence in the UK.
We have an employee in another country and he gets paid through our local bank and it is auto deposited to his bank here as well. We pay his fed withholdings here and the equivalent of the UK SUI. We ... applies to Texas · 0 answers

Can an employer by pass employment contract and pay some differently?
I work for a company who requires all sales people to sign an Employment contract. IF I find that the employer is paying some differently than the other sales people who signed at the same time and th... applies to Texas · 0 answers

Retroactive Pay Reduction.
Can an employer retroactively reduce your pay? My situation: I was informed on the 10th of this month (Wed, Oct 10th, 2001) that my pay was being reduced, and that the reduction was retroactive to the... applies to Texas · 1 answer

Outsourced to an India-based IT consulting company; then told I would be severed.
Hello, I was employed for 3 years at a global IT company. Last May, company went through a heavy US layoff (3 months ago) all in one day. I was not affected at that time. Two weeks after that, I was t... applies to Texas · 0 answers

REPAYING A BONUS WHEN LEAVING COMPANY
AM I REQUIRED TO PAY BACK A COMPANY BONUS GIVEN TO ME FOR MOVING EXPENSES. MY COMPANY SAYS THAT IF I LEAVE IT WILL HAVE TO BE PAID BACK. IT WAS BASED ON SALES PROJECTIONS. THE BONUS WAS 1000 MINUS TAX... applies to Texas · 1 answer

wage payment and reimbursement of bs expenses
Need guidance concerning wage payment, including final pay & reimbursement of out of pocket expenses. I reside in Texas and have a signed employment agmt w/ a Florida company. The contract is governed... applies to Texas · 1 answer

Can an employer make me pay them tuition back if there is no contract?
The company paid for me to take a course. I am voluntarily leaving and they are trying to tell me I need to pay them back. There was nothing signed stating that I would be required to stay. Are they a... applies to Texas · 0 answers

On disability since Dec 14 2010. Can employer deduct vac pay while on disability
Vacation schedule in place in 2010 for cruise in Feb 2011. Dec 14 had rotator cuff repair and was placed on disability until March 2 when I returned to work on restriction. Employer deducted vac pay f... applies to Texas · 0 answers

All things being equal, can an employer pay less hourly to a part-time worker than to a full-time worker for the same position?
I accepted a supervisory position with a company along with a few others at the same time. I found out months later that the full-time workers had been given a higher pay grade than I had, and was tol... applies to Texas · 0 answers

Can my employer convert all stff to Exempt to cut out our overtime?
Hello, I am an employee of a small Houston based oilfield company. I have read all about FSLA and still have questions. My employer is switching all office staff over to Exempt from Non Exempt status.... applies to Texas · 2 answers

pay cut
dear mel, two questions for you. 1.my boss recently informed me that i do a great job but he demoted me and cut my pay. do i have to accept this cut and if i quit, would i possibly be eligible for une... applies to Texas · 2 answers

sevarance and golden parachute for executive/officer
Can I get some help on Executive Officer Severance/compensation agreement and Golden Parachute/Exit Strategy agreement? Situation. My company is 5 years old. I own 50% of it with with partner. He is e... applies to Texas · 1 answer

Since june 1 I have been out on injury and I filed for fmla, I haven't received no pto or sick pay, I recently recontacted my employer hr department which said they was checking into it no one ever called, now its July and they won't let me borrow against
I broke my ankle June 1st, and unable to work for 3 months, I was on bed rest, I notified my employer and my doctor faxed paperwork, I applied for fmla, but I haven't received no pto or sick pay and t... applies to Texas · 0 answers

Can a Holiday Pay policy change affect new hires but not current employees?
Good afternoon! I am an Office Manager for a Texas employer. The owner here wants to change the Holiday Pay policy by reducing it from 5 paid holidays to 2 paid holidays for current employees, and omi... applies to Texas · 0 answers

Relocated to "no job" company holding me responsible for relo. exp.
Tried to summarize...there's alot more to it...summary after questions.(I am willing to pay for a consultation in Dallas or Houston)... Q:Am I responsible for repayment of relocation? (see below summa... applies to Texas · 1 answer

Equal Pay for Equal Work
I am one of four VP's in my company charged with identical responsibilities and duties: Q: Is it legal for each of us to have a different base pay and one of the four of us to have a seperate bonus st... applies to Texas · 1 answer

Granted vacation pay by TWC. Employer appealed If employer loses in appeal am I entitled to additional money due to them losing appeal?
Terminated and employer refused to pay earned vacation. Filed with TWC and they awarded my vacation pay. Employer appealed and is now wanting me to cancel hearing in lieu of them paying me. Don't trus... applies to Texas · 0 answers

Pay Cut
My employer informed me one day before payday that I was being given a new role and compensation plan. I had worked for 9 days as acting GM and told 1 day before payday my pay would be $2000,00 less a... applies to Texas · 0 answers

vacation/overtime pay
I have recently quit my job. I was not paid for vacation that was not taken, we are paid an overtime check at the end of each month which makes up my base salary and that was not paid. Also the compan... applies to Texas · 1 answer

Hi. Just wondering if my job offer vacation time after a year and in that year i requested for my vacation time and the 14 month hit and they tell me i have to wait and i quit do they still owe me my vacation pay?
I start working for this company that offer vacation pay after a year. I stayed about 14 months and was waiting on my vacation time, but i quit in the last of my 14th month. Do they still have to pay ... applies to Texas · 0 answers

Withholding pay
My employer told me they are withholding my final paycheck because I have a $1500 phone charge on my office phone over the past 6 months. Why are they just telling me this now and can they legally kee... applies to Texas · 1 answer

Same job description w/different job title, less pay, and less benefits
Can an employer hire 2 people to do the same job but have them classified differently where one employee would receive less pay and less benefits? applies to Texas · 1 answer

Does telecommuting from Arkansas to TX office obligate the employer to register inAR and pay AR tax?
I am an employee who relocated to Arkansas and telecommutes to the Texas office daily. I use no corporate equipment (only my personal computer) and I work from home (no office in Arkansas). I do not s... applies to Texas · 0 answers

Overtime drawing
I am a computer programmer. The company I work for has always paid straight pay for any hours over 45. About 18 months ago the company eliminated overtime pay and incorperated a contest. The rules of ... applies to Texas · 1 answer

Overtime vs Docked pay for a non-exempt Salaried Employee
I'm on salary, but my boss says that any overtime worked is "voluntary" and we need pre-approval before earning overtime pay (although its never been approved in the 2 years I've been here). She said ... applies to Texas · 2 answers

Can a company arbitrarily enforce a non-complete agreement?
I was just laid off from an IT consulting firm where I was a full time employee for eight years. I am being asked to sign a non-compete agreement in order to gain severance. According to the terms of ... applies to Texas · 1 answer

Instead of taking my paid week vacation my employer and I agreed I would receive the pay but not actually take the days off. I learned something that made me decide to seek employment elsewhere and now they say they are going to keep my last check in orde
Employer holding last check for vacation pay received. applies to Texas · 0 answers

Pay for Pre-approved Vacation Upon Layoff
If my employer provides written approval for a specific vacation request and then I am laid off a couple of weeks prior to the vacation period, can the approval be construed as an implied contract to ... applies to Texas · 1 answer

Are bankruptcy employee settlement payments taxable?
My company filed Chapter 11, 18 months ago and I have just received a check (settlement)for vacation pay earned 90days prior to filing the bankruptcy petition. Nothing was withheld. Will I be required... applies to Texas · 1 answer

Final pay issues.
My wife is an interior designer who left a firm abruptly after a conflict with the owner. The owner is now refusing to pay her salary for the final week of employment plus all outstanding commisions o... applies to Texas · 3 answers

Vacation Pay
I know that employers are not obligated to pay accrued vacation time at the time of separation and that it hinges on an "agreement between the employer and employee". My question is, what is meant by ... applies to Texas · 1 answer

Can family dollar take my paid vacation and not pay for hours I worked to get
I got laid off yesterday stating I endangered customers when someone came and stole from my job. Ran out the store on customers. I have 80 hours pay vacation but I was told I would not get paid for th... applies to Texas · 0 answers

Taping Conversations
I filed a formal complaint of Harassment on Monday. I was never contacted by HR concerning the complaint. The next day I was laid off. I believe I have been retailiated against for filing the complain... applies to Texas · 2 answers

My company rescinded 2 payroll checks when we parted ways and did not ever pay my last check.. Can I sue them? Texas
How can I get the company to pay me back for the 2 checks they reversed out and also for the last payroll check that never hit my account? applies to Texas · 0 answers

Change at-will status
I was employed as a salesman for seven years at a large O&G company that is an at-will employer. I managed several customer accounts. In 2002 a contract was up for renewal and I put a bridging agreeme... applies to Texas · 1 answer

Retroactive Pay Deductions
My husband was hired by a large corporation to be the Manager of a new concept opening in another town. After training, he was informed that the new concept would not open for at least two years. They... applies to Texas · 2 answers

I am an hourly paid employee for pilgrims pride in waco tx i have been there for 2 years as a quality assurance tech. Recently i was demoted to a different position in a different department. They have also cut my pay. Are they allowed to cut my pay that
I am an hourly paid employee for pilgrims pride in waco tx i have been there for 2 years as a quality assurance tech. Recently i was demoted to a different position in a different department. They hav... applies to Texas · 0 answers

Unemployment Compensation after Severence Agreement
I was laid off from my company due to downsizing and have been offered a severence package of 4 weeks pay. To recieve the severence I am required to sign a "Release of Claims" Agreement. If after the ... applies to Texas · 1 answer

Unable To Pay Back Relocation
I recently left a position with a company because it was costing me money to stay and an oppurtunity became available elsewhere that would put me closer to my family. I had been through a relocation w... applies to Texas · 1 answer

Can an employer make you use vacation time for Dr.s appts. for a child?
I work for a small practice pediatric office. My employer did away with our sick leave which is fine. Now my employer is making us use our vacation time for a requested day off even if its to take our... applies to Texas · 0 answers

Wrongful Termination
Recently I discovered that my employer was underpaying me by $492 a month for 18 months. My check is direct deposit and I file the pay stubs without opening the envelope. I notified the owner and the ... applies to Texas · 1 answer

I signed a noncompete for employment with a kentucky based corporation. They do not have offices in Texas. I worked from home in texas. Can the noncompete be inforced If i take a job with a competitor here in Texas?
i signed a noncompete letter with a Kentucky based corporation as a condition of employment. When i was terminated, i was given a one month severance. I've heard rumblings about them being non-enforce... applies to Texas · 0 answers

Suspended without pay..placed on steps for same occurrance when ask about paperwork placed on performance notice after a few days meeting held with mngr stating i was meeting expectations so i ask why did you place me on performance notice all i got from
Need help retailation in the work place.. a few unethical behavior by mngrs leaving me suspended without pay. applies to Texas · 0 answers

i have been working six year same store more than 70 hour everyday every holiday they never pay me overtime they pay me every moth $850 paycheck rest of cash no overtime i get fried with out resign without notice. what can i do for them?
i have been working six year same store more than 70 hour everyday every holiday they never pay me overtime they pay me every moth $850 paycheck rest of cash no overtime i get fried with out resign wi... applies to Texas · 1 answer

What are my options for keeping stock options and claiming unpaid wages
I am working in a tech start up in a senior position. I started in 2008 and worked without pay for some time since the company could not pay and was trying to raise money at that time. Once company wa... applies to Texas · 1 answer

Refusing to pay Commissions
I resently resigned from a company and they are typically months late on paying out commissions. There are 2 issues, one is that they made a mistake on my Q1 commissions and agreed verbally to correct... applies to Texas · 1 answer

if the recent owner of my employer decides to sell business ,can new owner cut pay?
current owner seling business and new owner may cut pay is that right? applies to Texas · 0 answers

My hire date was in March, so the following March I should have gotten 2 weeks vacation. They sold the company to a new company in November but did not pay any PTO out. This is in Texas. Does anyone have to pay.
My hire date was in March, so the following March I should have gotten 2 weeks vacation. They sold the company to a new company in November but did not pay any PTO out. This is in Texas. Does anyone h... applies to Texas · 0 answers

I make $10 hr I quit without a two week notice can she pay me min wage on my last check without it being in the employee handbook
My boss said verbally nothing in writing that if people quit without a two week notice she would only pay min wage is that ok? applies to Texas · 0 answers

Company elected to not pay accrued vacation to employees that resign.
We accrue vacation and have 15 days so far. Our company announced that they no longer pay vacation when people resign. I thought accrued vacation is owed time? Is this accurate? This is a privately he... applies to Texas · 0 answers

Resignation
I gave my two weeks notice, was asked to leave a few days prior to my last day. According to HR, my last day to work was 9/30/04 instead of 9/18/04. Is my employer supposed to pay me for the full two ... applies to Texas · 1 answer

90 day probation and working overtime.
Working overtime while on 90 day probation and not getting overtime pay. Can this company not pay me for overtime pay? applies to Texas · 0 answers

If I'm a contractor that works for another contractor and I get paid by the hour and I'm told what time to work and what time to leave are they still supposed to pay me overtime for any time I work over 40 hrs in the state of texas.
Just want to know if they have to pay overtime any hours over 40 hours applies to Texas · 0 answers

On what grounds can a pending severance offer be rescinded?
I was handed a signed separation agreement stating that I had 21 days to read, consider and return it. On day 16, the CEO sent an email rescinding the agreement, stating an unexpected and negative fin... applies to Texas · 1 answer

What can I do if my employer purposely deleted my overtime hours?
My last pay period I worked approximately 87 hours, meaning 7 hours overtime pay. I use an online time clock system to clock in and keep track of my hours. I was reviewing my hours and saw that one of... applies to Texas · 0 answers

Do I have to pay back a sign on bonus after a firing if there was no contract stating I have to ?
I received a sign-on bonus (said it was a sign on bonus in an e-mail with no stipulations, pay stub refers to it as a bonus, and I never signed any contract and wouldn't have in order to receive the b... applies to Texas · 0 answers

severence pay
I recently got terminated for poor work performance after 24 1/2 years with the company, the poor work performance was due to mental impairment due to a family bereavement within 1 month previously, a... applies to Texas · 1 answer

Can an insurance company request commissions back after I quit and policies terminated after I left? Being harassed to pay them back?
Insurance company I worked for is harassing me to pay back commission paid on a life policies that cancelled after I quit since I was paid on them. Is that legal? applies to Texas · 0 answers

Can an insurance company request commissions back after I quit and policies terminated after I left? Being harassed to pay them back?
Insurance company I worked for is harassing me to pay back commission paid on life policies that cancelled after I quit since I was paid on them. Is that legal? applies to Texas · 0 answers

vacation pay
I am terminating my employment on Friday, 12/17/2004, making my last day Friday, 12/31/2004. If I wait until Monday, December 20, 2004 before terminatating, i.e., giving two weeks notice, making my la... applies to Texas · 2 answers

Pregnancy Discrimination
I am currently in an employment discrimination case with a Fortune 500 company. I worked for them for almost 6 years, was a vested employee, and two days after disclosing my pregnancy they terminated ... applies to Texas · 1 answer

If you are working for a company and you use your vacation day do they have to pay you for it? It is paid vacation days.
I work for a company and I have earned my paid vacation time. They are trying to stop overtime. They told me if I get overtime they will not pay me when I use my vacation time. Is that legal? applies to Texas · 0 answers

Boss clocked me out two hours before shift was over and did not tell me until the end of the shift.
I work at a sandwich shop and I was forced to work a double shift that gave me a total of 40 hrs. for the week. Two hours before the second shift was up the owner clocked me out without telling me unt... applies to Texas · 2 answers

Non-compete with job offer - does it restrict me working for a customer
I have a job offer with a non-compete clause attached. The job is working for an overseas manufacturer who supplies mechanical components to manufacturing companies worldwide. Company US headquarters ... applies to Texas · 0 answers

employer avoiding paying my vac. pay..won't give me an answer
my employer is avoiding paying me one day of vacation pay that i took. my check was to have it included 2 paychecks ago. i have called the human resources hotline since our co. had relocated payroll d... applies to Texas · 1 answer

Can your employer make you resign?
I have been at my job 9 months. It is an extremely larger work load than anticipated. I have been writtten up twice. The company has no handbook or contracts. I went to the er on tuesday June 21, 2011... applies to Texas · 0 answers

Am i getting cheated?
I am a store manager for a farm parts retail store I was put on salary income, and i only get paid for 80 hours every two weeks regardless if i work 100 hours, but if i work less lets say 60 hours i a... applies to Texas · 2 answers

Can an employer require an employee to pay for a mistake ordering custom furniture?
An order for some furniture was placed. The wrong material was specified on order, and when the furniture came in, the customer rejected order. Employer wants to make employee pay for the furniture be... applies to Texas · 0 answers

Serverance and discrimination
Our company is going through a RIF and I am eligible for a severence as per the announced policy - 2 weeks of pay for every year worked, with a cap of 8 weeks. The RIF is going to happen on 31st March... applies to Texas · 1 answer

Laid off. Vacation pay policy inconsistent?
If my employer only offers to pay only my 'unused' vacation, but a previous employee was paid their 'accrued' vacation after after a layoff, does the Dept of Labor get involved if I file a claim? What... applies to Texas · 0 answers

Differant pay rate on vacation time
Six months ago I was given a pay raise yet the new rate is not being paid for any vacation time or sick time. My old hourly rate is still linked to my vacation/sick time. I am told that the raise is f... applies to Texas · 3 answers

How do you figure the worth of a claim
In a discrimination claim, how do you figure the worth of your claim? Can the loss of your life insurance coverage be considered a loss? How do you figure any back pay that maybe considered? And what ... applies to Texas · 1 answer

Can my employee withhold a pay raise from me while giving other employees a raise becasue I am going on a non-medical leave of absence for 90 days?
I am going to take a leave of absence from my job in Texas with a thrift shop (non-profit) and go to to work for the IRS for 90 days. Can my employer withhold a raise I am promised (along with other e... applies to Texas · 0 answers

If a company in texas has terminated several jobs i have been sick, just short 2 weeks of being with company a year offered servance pay and health coverage until the end of December, where do that put me? I loved my job, was given
Servance pay with health ins thru December 2016 is offered employed 2 wks short of a year, has had medical care foŕ surgery in researching i learned sometime employers refuse to hire you and you are ... applies to Texas · 0 answers

Employment Agreement - Compensation typing error in my favor?
I have taken an IT contract position through a recruiting firm here in Texas. They had me sign an Employment Agreement, which they signed as well. I have a question about a portion of the agreement wh... applies to Texas · 1 answer

I am paid less than the Sheriff and not paid OT for days off I work.
I am a corrections ofc. for a private corp. and sometimes we have to pull hosp. duty. I make $9.50 hr. At my job. The marshals pay the co. $12.00 hr. When I work the hosp. The co. Only pays me $9.00 h... applies to Texas · 1 answer

Contract change loss of commisions due for work prior to managment change
I have been working a contract amendment which increased my base pay and also included a new clause entitling me to a commission based on my support of our dealers.Our ex president never signed the co... applies to Texas · 1 answer

I need your help because I can't seem to find an answer anywhere. So, I was suspended from work without pay for one week. No investigation needed because I owned up to a mistake I made. Keep in mind I've been with the company 19 years and my record is vir
I need your help because I can't seem to find an answer anywhere. So, I was suspended from work without pay for one week. No investigation needed because I owned up to a mistake I made. Keep in mind I... applies to Texas · 1 answer

If you were given a sign on bonus and three weeks after hire they terminate you, are you required to pay back bonus if the contract does not say anything about termination just if you resign you pay back bonus? Can they withhold your paycheck?
This was termination out of retaliation. I reported patient safety issues, black mold throughout building and age discrimination towards me. Have photos and evidence. That same day they walked in and ... applies to Texas · 1 answer

I was hired to be a registrar at a private school. Which promise training that I was never given.
I left a job of 17 years as an administrative assistant at a private Christian school to a high school principal to be trained to be the registrar at another private Christian school. I was offered an... applies to Texas · 0 answers

If a company is selling one of their locations.
If at the beginning or the store closing your dm assured you not to worry and that he would have a position for you. Well that was two months ago. Since then I've never missed a day I've been one of t... applies to Texas · 0 answers

LCA prevailing wages-actual pay
I was here(USA) on student visa and now I'm on H1B visa, my LCA application states I need to be paid or prevailing wages are $46530/year.But my employer pays me only $42000/yr. Now, the problem is, I'... applies to Texas · 1 answer

Sevarance
I was terminated from employment after 2 years because I was "not working out." I have received 2 performance increases. Totaling $10000.00 (annually) I reported to the VP of Operations, who implied t... applies to Texas · 1 answer

Is this retaliation?
This is the second time I've had an issue with my pay. The first time I waited until Friday when I knew something was off, hoping I was wrong, and I was hit with overdraft fees... because the HR perso... applies to Texas · 1 answer

Trying to recover unused vacation
I recently quit my job to work for another company. I gave my former employer a formal two-weeks notice and they sent me home for the remainder of the two weeks. They have paid me for wages earned but... applies to Texas · 1 answer

If my supervisor speaks to other employees about my personal matters in a negative way to make them upset with me is that defamation or slander?
I was off work for 3 days due to a death of someone close to me and while I knew I would not receive the company's bereavement pay, I was also told that I could take the 3 days and use my accrued pers... applies to Texas · 0 answers

I have a contractual bonus clause that entitles me to 10% of collected revenue above 80K. After 2 years with employer I was approaching contract renegotian time period and I asked to discuss the monthly earnings for previous 2 years in order to evaluate m
Boss refuses to tell me monthly earnings that may allow me to receive my contractual bonus based on collections over 80K. When I became firm with my request I was told he would retroactively remove my... applies to Texas · 0 answers

What am I entitled to if I was fired after my boss found out I filed a claim about overtime?
I was terminated after two months of employment today. My employer made an announcement last week that everyone was being changed from hourly pay to salary with no overtime pay, and also no vacation, ... applies to Texas · 2 answers

Relocation Agreement
Upon accepting my last job I signed a re-lo agreement that has pay back terms if I leave within 24 months. If they terminate me, there is no pay back. The situation is wihin the first 9 months we have... applies to Texas · 1 answer

Work place fairness
Sorry but I have a few question that I'm unclear about from the statutes read so far. I work for a car dealership as a mechanic. We have standard time for each job we perform. I've been told we are co... applies to Texas · 0 answers

Unpaid Office Meetings for Service Technicians
At my husband's job (pest control), the compensation is as follows: ~ 2 weeks training at minimum wage ~ Regular pay: commission only - $12 for initial service and $8 for quarterly service. Some days ... applies to Texas · 0 answers

Overtime at different sites?
Hello. I am employed at a Gas Station, as well as my sister. She works at a store owned and managed by the same individual as where I work. Apart from these two stores he manages a third store. My sis... applies to Texas · 1 answer

Company Standard Practices
I recently quit a job that I have had for 2 years. I left on excellent terms and had my best sales month ever. The company paid my base salary but refeuses to pay my commissions for the final month sa... applies to Texas · 1 answer

Returned check? Can the employer make you pay if you were the one that accepted it?
My employer has recently instated a new policy on our acceptance of checks. If the employee accepts a check from a client for goods and services and they don't get a driver's license number and the ch... applies to Texas · 1 answer

I work for a Texas non profit, my resignation date is for Dec. 14, but they do not want to pay me holiday hours I thought I had earned the whole year. Can they do that?
I work for a Texas non profit, my resignation date is for Dec. 14, but they do not want to pay me holiday hours I thought I had earned the whole year. 7year employee earned me 13 monthly holiday hrs. ... applies to Texas · 0 answers

can an employer, refuse insurance to just one employee when they pay for the rest of the employees in full???
see original question applies to Texas · 0 answers

if I give my 2weeks notice does my employer have to pay me my pto in texas
I just don't want to leave money on the table applies to Texas · 0 answers

What are the rules and employer must follow when letting someone go?
How must it be handled. Who must be the person to terminate? Can a COO's sister just do it? When should I get my final pay? When they said they would? applies to Texas · 0 answers

I work a 12 hour shift (7p - 7a). We are given a shift differential for working nights. Can my employer withhold any of this differential if I clock out before 7am? For instance, I clock in at 6:45 pm. Once my shift is over I clock out at 6:50 am. Can my
My employer wants to withhold four hours of differential pay if we clock out before 7 am. For instance, if we clock out before 7 am (e.g. 6:45 am), they want to withhold the four hours of differential... applies to Texas · 0 answers

I started working for a company selling capital equipment. When I started I was told it was a salary plus commission job. The commission was 4.5% of the elidgable dollars from the sale and would be paid as the customer made their payments. Example the dea
The company essentially still owes me $28k from deals that were considered closed in 2018. But the customers are still making progress payments to the company. That will b made in 2019. The just chang... applies to Texas · 0 answers

Holiday and Overtime in same week
I am classified as "salaried with overtime" so when I reach 41 hours, I am paid at 1/2 time. That stinks enough. My question is: During a holiday week for which I am paid for the holiday (as the compa... applies to Texas · 1 answer

timeliness of paycheck
Do employers have to pay you by a certain time of day? My employer handsout our checks so late, the banks are already closed. applies to Texas · 1 answer

Lifelong disease with approved intermittent FMLA being denied 12 weeks
Over two years ago I was diagnosed with a lifelong disease completed paperwork and was approved intermittent FMLA. Close to my one year anniversary was told we work on a rolling basis and my days woul... applies to Texas · 1 answer

What should I do if my eployer fails to pay my final check?
I quit my job a few weeks ago. My final paycheck was due on Monday and should have been direct deposited to my bank account. I even contacted my back to verify that they had not received the deposit. ... applies to Texas · 0 answers

Age Discrimination, Harrassment to force resignation
I was hired 7 years ago as Chief Engineer of a large hotel. The position has been management (supervision, delegation, discretionary judgement,etc). My new general manager of 3 weeks told me he wanted... applies to Texas · 1 answer

ABSOLUTELY NOT PAYING FOR CONSULTATION!
If your employer ask you to go back on your on time and finish a job without pay. Because of a mistake that was made that was not necessarily your fault or for whatever reason. Is that a violation of ... applies to Texas · 1 answer

Can I accept job from employers former client
I am in the IT field and worked for a consulting/staffing company that farms its employees out to other companies. I recenetly left in September 2002 to look for a better employer. When I was hired, I... applies to Texas · 1 answer

My boss won't mail me my final paycheck and keeps telling me I have to pay for damage to the company vehicle, is he allowed to do this?
The incident accord 4 months prior to me quiting and he is now looking for payment after I had quit. applies to Texas · 0 answers

Variable Comission without prior notice
Hi, I joined my company 3 yrs back with base pay at 15% comission..it was a fairly new company and i was the first sales person..also..office manager too. In span of 3 yrs, every year our revenue has ... applies to Texas · 1 answer

If I give a two week notice but don't finish the two weeks can my employer pay me minimum wage in Texas?
My new employer needs me to start a couple of days sooner. applies to Texas · 0 answers

Salary requirements for Law Enforcement presonnel (Texas)
I have read that there is an overtime exemption for law enforcement departments with less than 5 employees. Is the employer required to at least pay regular time after 40 hours or comp time after 40??... applies to Texas · 0 answers

I have received a furlough from my job and it is without pay. I work every other week. During the week I work I get paid, during the week I am furloughed I do not. Am I eligible for unemployment compensation for the weeks I do not work. My company is in T
I have received a furlough from my job and it is without pay. I work every other week. During the week I work I get paid, during the week I am furloughed I do not. Am I eligible for unemployment compe... applies to Texas · 0 answers

taxing and pay and possibility of paying for consultation
If an employer is taking taxes out of my check but I have not yet filled out a W-4 what can I do? He has not even issued my irst heck which was due to me on the 15th of June and is trying to take out ... applies to Texas · 1 answer

I am 6 months pregnant and my doctor requested light duty for me at my job. If my job denies is I will have to sit at home without pay for the remainder of my pregnancy. Can I claim unemployment?
I am a federal employee applies to Texas · 0 answers

After finding out about a 20yr old non work related knee injury my employer made me pay for a fit for duty physical and said if I passed I would continue to have a job. After passing the physical I was laid off do I have any legal options
After finding out about a 20yr old non work related knee injury my employer made me pay for a fit for duty physical and said if I passed I would continue to have a job. After passing the physical I wa... applies to Texas · 0 answers

i started workin at this job they new i didnt have and id r any kid of identifaction..they still hired me will lil did i no that when it came to me geting my checks they said they couldnt pay me becuz i didnt have any id ..so there for thy havnt gave me n
i still have no id but i have school transcrps applies to Texas · 0 answers

see above
RE: Non-compete contracts I have read several articles re: non-compete contracts on the internet and their validity after one was fired; however, I am still confused about the state of Texas upholding... applies to Texas · 2 answers

Breach of contract
I signed a contract with my employer stating that they would pay for my insurance, profit-sharing, and sick leave. I have not received anything from them, and they refuse to dicuss it, so I terminated... applies to Texas · 1 answer

On last Thursday I was in a leadership training...It was 4 people in leadership the owner stand, 'I pay you 4 Bitches for being here.. I felt offended.. What can I do?
Now because i brought it to her attention she has been paper pushing me. I am no ones Bitch thats not right I don't care if you sign my check. applies to Texas · 0 answers

I feel wrongfully demoted?
My boss has recently hired his friend to get my position. Never was i informed about new positions available, he is getting a hire pay i have senority, we work full time no benefits and feel like it's... applies to Texas · 0 answers

I have two jobs. One is part time temporary status and they are trying to enforce a mandatory. We are not allowed to take time off our shifts with them. For me to attend would require I take time off my other job (part time status) and would lose pay from
I have two jobs. One is part time temporary status and they are trying to enforce a mandatory. We are not allowed to take time off our shifts with them. For me to attend would require I take time off ... applies to Texas · 0 answers

Incorrect check
My employer has bounced 3 pay checks to me, and now they put my earnings on another employees check and refuse to correct it, they expect me to collect my earnings from said employee. What can I do? applies to Texas · 1 answer

been with big corperation 5 years, one weeks notice was given, can I fight for 3 months of sevrence pay?
what am I eligible for after 5 years with a corporation. in the state of texas, with a 3 day notice of layoff applies to Texas · 0 answers

Can a Texas employer reduce your hourly pay by one third after 10 months of employment without ever informing you that your work is lacking? No evaluation or complaint. This is the agreed upon holy age. This only happens on the day after I return from a 7
I work for a small company family owned. I was hired for $30 per hr with the agreement that I needed training in certain areas. But I was hired as the electrician/safety coordinator. After numerous at... applies to Texas · 0 answers

if your employer asks for a drug test and tells you to stay home until the result come back. Do they have to pay your wages for time not at work even if the results are good?
random drug test applies to Texas · 0 answers

state of Texas. non- exempt position in medical clinic. 8 to 5. 1 hr lunch. 40 hour work week. if I come to work every day on time, take lunch, but Drs constantly running late so patients still need to be taken back at 5:15, 5:30 causing me to work Overti
State of Texas. non- exempt position in medical clinic. Front desk 8 to 5. 1 hr lunch. 40 hour work week. if I come to work every day on time, take lunch, but Drs constantly running late so patients s... applies to Texas · 0 answers

Wages Held By Employer Until Items Returned: Is this Legal?
I was employed at an acute care hospital as a Systems Analyst and recently gave two weeks notice. Thursday (April 01, 2004) was my last day of employment. This morning (Friday, April 02, 2004), I rece... applies to Texas · 2 answers

HELP
What is the procedures for settling a race discrimination/retailiatin lawsuit? If the attorney tells you the amount of the settlement, shouldn't he also provide copies of ALL documentation pretaining ... applies to Texas · 1 answer

Unpaid PTO and attempts to get it.
I was laid off as a reduction in force. I've had a very hard time getting them to pay my unpaid PTO, or even getting summary of my last paycheck. I finally got check statement and they have not paid m... applies to Texas · 0 answers

Not paying back sign-on bonus due to employer breaching contract
I received a signing bonus after completing 3 months of work with my employer of $10K and then I get another $10K at 12 months. Contract states that if I leave before 15 months I have to repay the bon... applies to Texas · 0 answers

Long Term Disability
I have been on Long Term Disability from my employer since 11/21/00. I no longer have a gurantee job status and my LTD ends 11/21/02. Can I ask for servance pay ? I have been employed for 20 years at ... applies to Texas · 1 answer

Unpaid employer expenses
My husband's company laid him off in Ocotber. They said they would pay his expenses within 30 days. 3 months later and still on money. It is close to $40,000. What can he do to get this money? He also... applies to Texas · 2 answers

contract signed in india under duress
I am a teacher. I was made to sign a service contract and promisory note in India which stated that I have to pay an agency fee of $6,500 + attorney fees of $1000 in exchange for a job offer. I was ne... applies to Texas · 1 answer

Recruited by a headhunter to take a job in Minnesota I was laid off after just a couple months.
I haven't even made enough money to pay for the moving expenses to get to Minnesota much less back to Texas. I had a job that this company recruited me from applies to Texas · 0 answers

My ex-employer was modifying my federal income tax withheld percentage without my consent every paycheck. What can I do?
In Texas I am a bartender and for the past 2 years at the same job my checks are always $0. I also have misc deductions every check without my consent. The owner does not want to pay out of pocket and... applies to Texas · 0 answers

Can I force a layoff if my employer wants to demote me or get me to resign?
My company is forcing me to take a demotion or to resign. I want them to lay me off but they refuse to. Im assuming it is because they dont want to pay for unemployment. Can they legally do this? I ha... applies to Texas · 0 answers

What are my rights?
Can my employer cut my pay if they demote me for my ilness?They are trying to say I can not perform my required duties in shipping, even though I have my doctor's release letter saying I can return to... applies to Texas · 1 answer

Am I entitled to being paid for excessive break downs?
Truck breaks down every trip without fail..im normally the one to try to get it running..since I do not hear from him again. Is his time valuable to where mine time is not? In 26 years of driving I ha... applies to Texas · 0 answers

Was fired they kept my last check and my 4 weeks of per diem that was promised
Was fired had just turned in time sheets day before 56hrs. Have pic of timesheets. They called me and said I was let go to find a ride home 3hrs away from my house. They did not pay me my check or the... applies to Texas · 0 answers

Employer Denies paying Overtime Hours already worked at End Client Location.
Hi there, My employer contracts with other staffing companies, to place his employees at work. My situation: End Client (where i worked as IT sub-contractor) --> Prime Agent Company --> Secondary Agen... applies to Texas · 0 answers

Employer regularly discussed professional and personal life issues of each employee with other employees depending on who his favorite of the day is. This includes unsubstantiated claims of drug use, standards of work not measuring up with out proof, etc.
A small company. Boss is very controlling if even wages. Doesn't want to pay but force employees to tell what bills need paid applies to Texas · 0 answers

How do I keep from owing?
AnonymousJune 30, 2018 at 1:57 PM I am on FMLA (12 wks job security) and STD (50% average pay for 12 wks). STD is set at 6mo. While this is not work comp (although I did file a security report which w... applies to Texas · 0 answers

I had given a 30 day notice with my last day of 8/29. Today I walk into work and I’m told I am terminated without a reason. I asked why and my administrator said he was just moving on. I asked if I had done something wrong and he said no just moving on
Can he terminate me without a reason and not pay me for the rest of my time? applies to Texas · 0 answers

I was given a raise in October. At the end of the year I had unused vacation days. Should these days be compensated at my new hourly rate or at my pay rate prior to October?
I would like to know what other companies have done as to when they adjust their PTO rates after giving an employee a raise. applies to Texas · 0 answers

Does the non-compete agreement still apply
My employer has failed to pay me for a number of months. That would seem to be a breach of the employment contract. So would a non-compete agreement that is otherwise valid still be in effect? It woul... applies to Texas · 2 answers

Self Contract Labor
My husband is self contract labor for a Tree Service. Here recently they tried telling him that if he didn't give them 24 hours notice when he was going to miss a day that they were going to cut his p... applies to Texas · 1 answer

final wage and per diem
my previous employer pays me regular salary and per diem ..He need to pay me couple of months salary ..so when i file wage claim in texas workforce commission can i include wage and per diem ? Thanks applies to Texas · 1 answer

Eligibility for unemployment
The owners of the business I worked for,for 15 years sold it. I was given my final paycheck and my paid vacation days I had not used. I have to apply for a position with the new owners, I was manager ... applies to Texas · 0 answers

I was hired by a temp service and the company I worked for said I was on camera stealing so when it was time to pick up my check the temp service didn't give it to me .is this possible
I worked a 1 day at another company and 6 days for the last company with no pay because of false accusation applies to Texas · 0 answers

She has worked at Taco-bell for 24 years, and is now a Manager. Taco-bell went from being Corp, to a Franchise this month, they told my wife, they will have to get her to fill out a application to rehire in the new Company, she has a Pension with Taco-bel
Do they have to pay her the pension for the 24 years? applies to Texas · 1 answer

Blocked account and work interview
My previous employer wrote me my final paycheck and it was returned as "blocked account". Is this the same thing as NSF and can I bring this to a district attorney. Also, my first day of work he refus... applies to Texas · 1 answer

unauthorized payroll deductions
I was released from my job without any reason or warning. When I received my final check the following week, they had deducted $500.00 for an engine I had been "paying out" per the company's agreement... applies to Texas · 1 answer

Breach of payroll contract
My husband and I were owner operator's leased to a company. We recently were let go. But we had a question about our pay in the past. Because in the contract it states we would get 85% of the loads we... applies to Texas · 0 answers

Being forced to share a room and afraid of being re-traumatized
An employer is requiring a trip where we have to share rooms. I offered to pay for my own room and was told no so I could have my own private room. What if I was a sexual assault survivor and I'm afra... applies to Texas · 0 answers

reduction in pay to meet OT requirements w/o increasing costs
The employee is non-exempt and works approximately 10 hours per week in OT. This has been occuring regularly for several years. In a sudden effort to reduce costs, the company wants to cut the employe... applies to Texas · 1 answer

Work 24--Paid for 20
I am a Paramedic working for a private ambulance company. Although we work 24-hour shifts, we are only paid for 20 hours per shift. We are allowed to sleep during the shift but MUST respond if a call ... applies to Texas · 2 answers

Can an employee be responsible in paying company back for lost money due to working errors?
Can certain pay be withheld until error is fixed. Example filing a wrong medical claim and extending claim to be paid. Basically employee would get paid back after error is corrected. applies to Texas · 0 answers

retaliation from boss
I'm a car painter,my boss clearly favors the other painter.This painter does my boss's personal work for free.I get paid commision only and complained to the deelership I was'nt receiving enough work ... applies to Texas · 1 answer

I am a security guard. I got tired of the presure and stepped down as a Sargent and my pay was cut. Is this legal?
I asked for a raise, was promoted to a Sargent, but after a year or so I was tried of all the presure. When I stepped down, they cut my raise. applies to Texas · 0 answers

Business sold, is it or am i as owner liable for unemployment claims?
Hi, my business was sold 6 months ago but has yet to dissolve and that will not happen until March 2017. In meantime, i have an ex employee that is filing for unemployment, is my business liable for a... applies to Texas · 0 answers

My father claimed on his taxes for 6 years that he had paid me a salary of $6000/yr for working for his company. However, he never actually paid me any money. Would I have a case if I tried to get him to pay me the money now?
as stated in the question - from the time I was 12 to 17 my dad "paid" me $6000/yr, according to his accounting records and taxes. but I never received that money. would I be able to collect that mone... applies to Texas · 0 answers

Can I be terminated for being a witness to my coworkers Unemployment suit against my company?
A former coworker was receiving unemployment from my company and now they are stating that she has to pay it back because she was insubordinate. They are stating that he was refusing to see patients b... applies to Texas · 0 answers

Asap
Ok well i got fired from my employment 2013 at mcdonals. Nd i Aply for Unimployment so in my head i thought i did it wrong so wat happened somebody had be using the money couse i never got no Unimploy... applies to Texas · 0 answers

I went on maternity leave in April of 2018 upon returning to work on June 28 with a work release my employer told me that my position had been eliminated and she had no position for me. I’m from Texas and understand that it is an at-will state but am I
There was no mention on my position elimination before I went on leave. I was on leave for 2 months. I understand I’m an at-will employee but to come back thinking I still had my pay and position th... applies to Texas · 0 answers

Pay check
My friend works at a daycare and her daughters attend the daycare. She asked the owner 3 months ago if he could take her daycare fare out of her check every month and he said no. A few months later(th... applies to Texas · 1 answer

Pay for waiting to clock in
My teenage daughter works in a food establishment and is required to be at work on time, however, if business is slow the manager doesn't have her clock in. Basically, she waits at work until they nee... applies to Texas · 1 answer

Can my employer force me to take flex time in lieu of overtime by readjusting a set work week?
I work for a municipality as a non exempt employee. My work week is Mon-Fri with weekends off, but my employer wants me to take one day off during my reg work schedule"flex" in order to work on the we... applies to Texas · 0 answers

direct deposit debit by employer
Hi Mel, My husband left his last job (walked out). He was not officially terminated by the employer. He was on salary and was paid for the last pay period by direct deposit. Then the direct deposit am... applies to Texas · 1 answer

Is it legal for my employer to make me train another employee with out pay?
I am a licensed esthetician working for a day spa. I work for commission plus tips. My employer requires us to attend meetings and training that we are not paid for. I have also been required to train... applies to Texas · 1 answer

Contract Employee Fired, Texas
Here Goes. I signed an employment contract to manage a mortgage broker office in texas 12 months ago. The contract was for 3 years and the pay was 8k per month with a bonus paid each quarter based upo... applies to Texas · 1 answer

CAN I FILE A LAWSUIT AGAINST MY EMPLOYER FOR ALL THE VIOLATIONS AGAINST ME INCLUDING DEFAMATION?
WRONGFULL TERMINATION, RETALIATION,DEFAMATION,DISCRIMINATION, AND FAILURE TO PAY WAGES OF OVERTIME WORKED. ALL STARTED AFTER MAKING A STATEMENT OF GRIEVENCE AGAINST A DIRECTOR THAT WAS ENGAGING IN WRO... applies to Texas · 1 answer

Reduction in eligibility for bonus
I was hired by my employer in April of this year (at will). During the interview process the bonus was pitched to me as something that would make up for the difference in my base pay. My offer letter ... applies to Texas · 2 answers

Help! My employer laid me off & did not pay me for 3 weeks worked or my vacation and sick leave. I filed a form 410. I have now received a objection to that claim what do i do?
EMPLOYER FILED CHAPTER 11 N TX WESTERN CT ON OR ABOUT 4/1/18 CASE #50788, CASE #50789 EMPLOYER DID MASS LAYOFF AT 2 SEPARATE TX LOCATIONS. THIS INVOLVE AROUND 20-30 HOURLY OR SALARIED EMPLOYEES AND OT... applies to Texas · 0 answers

TWC files lien for employees back wages
My employer owes me back wages of approx. 6k. I filed with TWC who found in my favor and TWC has filed a lien on the company for my wages. TWC says there is nothing else that can be done other than pu... applies to Texas · 2 answers

Post Employment Harassment
Hi, I am writing this on behalf of my mom. She worked for a very small company for about 13-14 years as an office manager. She was in-charge of most financial related items including receiving cash fr... applies to Texas · 2 answers

8 months of work for a company, work siezed, no payment
I joined an IPO as a partner, working conditions have changed to negative. I am resigning. Company refuses to pay me for 8mos. of work ($20K) and has seized all of my intellectual property and is usin... applies to Texas · 1 answer

Forced to face insults and harrassment without pay
I worked for a company through a staffing firm. I was hired as a sales rep. I performed exceptionally. The company had terrible customer service policies and I continually got cussed at by customers a... applies to Texas · 1 answer

I start working Aug. 30 the people there received there check Aug. 28 I didn't get my first check until Sept. 27 and she only paid me for a week. That is 3 days from a whole month. My boss keep blaming it on the system that she uses. When I went to talk t
This is her mother helping her write this. And she also stated that if she feel like this job is to hard for her she just need to fine somewhere else to go. She just wanted to get paid what she work. ... applies to Texas · 0 answers

Do I have a claim based on job discrimination
I was singled out when asked about an accommodation Human resource requsted my doctor answer a question. When I returned the note she said the doctor didnt answer her question I was later put on a 6wk... applies to Texas · 0 answers

Do you have to pay all exempt employees overtime?
Most of the employees at my work are considered "exempt" from overtime. If some of the exempt employees are paid overtime, while the rest of us are not paid overtime, is there a law that prevents the ... applies to Texas · 2 answers

I was injured at work and have to go to physical therapy, do I have to clock out or does my employer have to pay me for the time I'm at P.T.?
I injured my left foot at work and was limping due to the pain. My manager saw me and asked what happened I told her and she said I had to go to the Dr. It took 3 weeks ot arguing with the workplace c... applies to Texas · 0 answers

My job required me to get 1000 hours of experience in order to keep my current position. They did not pay me for the hours that I worked getting this
I acquired a part-time job, along with my full-time job to obtain the 1000 hours of experience. I was not paid for the required hours. applies to Texas · 0 answers

Fired and previous employer will send final paycheck.
Dear Mel, I was fired the other day from a Kwik Kar Lube and Tune and was told by the owner that he would put my final paycheck in the mail. When I did not recieve it, I called to ask why. He said tha... applies to Texas · 1 answer

Additional Duties not within Job Description with No Additional Compensation
Can an employer force their employee to take on additional duties NOT in their job description without compensating them? If not, can they eliminate the employee's current position and lay them off, i... applies to Texas · 1 answer

If you are leaving your job, and PTO is to be paid out to you, ow much can they tax on it and does it have to be paid separately from your paycheck or altogether?
Putting in my 2 weeks notice. PTO is to be paid, but former employees have stated that they tax it at a higher rate and that it is then added to your final paycheck. Also, in June and December, they o... applies to Texas · 0 answers

Paying back retention bonus
I signed up for the retention bonus to stay for two years. Part of my contract also required me to give advance notification for changing my employment status. I turned in my resignation in May, stati... applies to Texas · 0 answers

Salary Cap/Bonus
1. My employer decided to put a year salary cap. Therefore any inflation raises are paid to me in a lump sum and does not get included on the overall pay. 2. My employer bought my past company and con... applies to Texas · 1 answer

after final order can exemployer stop the collection by suing and filing a injuction?
husband filed for unpaid wages won judgement won all appeals, all time has passed. now that payment has been requested employer filed law suit and i think he plans on filing a injuntion saying that he... applies to Texas · 1 answer

Discrimination/EEOC Mediation
The EEOC filed complaints against my former employer. Gender discr.-EPA (30k salary diff between male/female same job, gender discr. - Title VII, racial discr. (i am white) - Title VII. I have agreed ... applies to Texas · 1 answer

unpaid salary
Hi : My previous employer stopped my salary for oct 2003 which is due on Nov 1st 2003 ..When i sent him 3-4 emails about salary ..he is mentioned he will pay me only when the client pays him and need ... applies to Texas · 1 answer

Position eliminated while on disability
During the time I was on short-term medical leave my salaried position was eliminated. For the first six weeks I was receiving full compensation. Now I'm receiving 70% of pay since it is now considere... applies to Texas · 1 answer

Will I be eligible for unemployment benefits if I do not accept the position with the new company?
My company is merging and relocating. It seems that I will be offered position with the new company. My new position will be a demotion with a possible pay cut and will add about 20 miles on my commut... applies to Texas · 0 answers

Can an employer take away your earned vacation time when you get fired?
The employee manual I signed stated "you would receive one week of paid vacation after a year." It said nothing about it being accrued, or that you forfeit your right to this if you leave or are fired... applies to Texas · 1 answer

Just before resigning from my job, I took two vacation days n the 3rd day, worked 2 hours. It's been weeks, since I resigned and still haven't received my last pay check. What to do?
I took vacation on the 10th and 11th, that I had accrued, worked 2 hours on the 12th, resigned on the 12th for personal reasons. 5 weeks later and still haven't received my last check applies to Texas · 0 answers

I work in a small company (10-12) employees. My boss is in the process of selling the business. Our contract of employment was just an email to me offering an hourly wage, which has been honored. Also in the email he offered to pay $165/month as a health
My boss has a history of promising a raise at your annual evaluation. One, he doesn't do any evaluation and if your lucky enough to get one, a raise is discussed but never finalized with the promise t... applies to Texas · 0 answers

Can my employer take a dollar from employees paychecks for every minute they're late?
Dear MEL, I have a question. I work for a small company in Texas - maybe somewhere around 50 employees. I am payed hourly. My employer is enacting a new policy that for every minute an employee is lat... applies to Texas · 0 answers

Unpaid commission wages (employment contract breach), employee in Texas, employer in California
I live in Texas, but work for a California employer (public company). I am an executive with salary and commission structure as part of my compensation agreement, among other benefits. When repeatedly... applies to Texas · 0 answers

My high school called a mandatory meeting where they told us that TEA may start school in September instead of august. They said that they would take 1/12 out of each check and hold it for us until September. School started in August but they didn't give
I requested a copy of all my pay checks and couldn't find where they deducted any money. I personally know of 2other teachers who did the same as I. ( 1 still in the district the other left to another... applies to Texas · 0 answers

How to receive back pay.
My son was fired from his place of employment for being 2 hours late. He was employed there for 3.5 years. He's a Volunteer firefighter for the Timberakes Volunteer Fire Dept. and was performing high ... applies to Texas · 0 answers

Texas state agency supervisor falsified documents from transfer to termination
My wife a worked for a texas state agency. Her supervisor falsified documents from transfer to termination but she still transferred state agencies. Insurance and retirement is all messed up now, also... applies to Texas · 0 answers

I was out 1 Monday I was sick, the following MOnday because my mom was in the hospital. my supervisor wants to see something showing that my mom was in the hospital, otherwise she will give me 2 days off without paying. is this Legal? she does it to every
on 04/17 Monday, I was sick I did called in, on 04/24/17 I called in because my mom was in the hospital, my supervisor asked me to bring a note stating that my mom was ill, otherwise I will be sent ho... applies to Texas · 0 answers

If my employer keeps an order secret and dose not pay commission, is my employment contract nullifid
An order was received, processed and delivered from my territory. The fact that the order was received and delivered was, at first, kept from me. When I discovered the order, I was told that I did not... applies to Texas · 2 answers

REPAYMENT OF SIGN-ON BONUS
MY DAUGHTER WAS RECRUITED FROM HER COMPANY TO TAKE A JOB THAT INVOLVED A SUBSTANTIAL CUT IN SALARY BUT WITH THE PROMISE OF A COMPANY CAR, A SIGN ON BONUS, HER CELL PHONE AND TELEPHONE PAID. SHE WORKED... applies to Texas · 1 answer

As an hourly employee in Texas am i required to attend mandatory off hour mtgs without pay?
I am an hourly employee at a pizza franchise. We have many off hours mandatory meetings for which I have said we should be clocked in for and the owner has said no. Today a regional owner was in and I... applies to Texas · 0 answers

what can I do
I signed non-compete, and work with current company as computer network administrator consultant. A year ago was sent to work for client to take care of their network system part time, now client want... applies to Texas · 1 answer

Bankrupt employer - can I keep my laptop to secure unpaid wages?
My former employer, fell two weeks behind in payroll, on Jan 3rd after taking two weeks of vaction, I gave him notice that until he got me current on my pay and expense's, I would no longer be returni... applies to Texas · 1 answer

Retaliation/Harassment, Do I have a case?
I am an American Airlines Maintenance Technician. I reprimanded a Supervisor for illegally signing off paperwork on an aircraft for work said to be completed but never was. The following day I was pul... applies to Texas · 1 answer

Since this is NOT the position I interviewed for and accepted, must i payback the relocation?
I work in a specialized technical field. When I accepted my present position I signed a relocation payback agreement. Now, because there isn't enough work in the position I accepted, my manager is mov... applies to Texas · 0 answers

non-compete
I am facing a lawsuit b/c I went to work for a competitor, after I got fired, and I had signed a Non-Compete Clause at my prior job. I am not sure how enforceable those are in TX. I did not take any c... applies to Texas · 5 answers

I quit my job after 23 years with company . didn't give notice. is company responsible to pay accrued vacation time?
I was working anywhere from 12 to 16 hours a day for months. I asked management for help, but was denied. It was too much work and was effecting my health . Quit job with out giving 2 weeks notice , I... applies to Texas · 1 answer

does the employer have to list your vacation time on your check
my employer does not list how much vacation time I have on my pay check do they have to? applies to Texas · 0 answers

We get paid on the 1st and 15th of each month. Our Employee Manual states “Should payday fall
We get paid on the 1st and 15th of each month. Our Employee Manual states “Should payday fall on a recognized holiday in which the company is officially closed, you will be paid on the last working ... applies to Texas · 1 answer

Should I sue for what I feel is retaliation?
I am a nurse that works a skilled floor. Two weeks ago my ADON asked me to change a skin assessment I did more than a month ago. This would be considered Medicare fraud and is illegal, besides the fac... applies to Texas · 0 answers

Wges not paid & bounced checks
Mel, My husband and I worked for the same company,the owner is one of our best friends.Both our paychecks bounced and the boss said he would make them good including all bank fees on the next schedule... applies to Texas · 2 answers

Pay for accrued leave when you are denied using it during final 2 weeks?
I recently, voluntarily left a job for a better one. I gave my employer 2 weeks written notice, and requested to use a week of accrued PTO. My employer denied my leave request, and told me that the ba... applies to Texas · 0 answers

Non-Compete Agreement
Relate to Non-Compete Agreement I am employee for company A, which has placed me for company B thro a contract position. But Company B has put me for actual work at Company C who is a client of Compan... applies to Texas · 1 answer

Charging vacation time for built in overtime day.
I am an exempt employee working a 12 hr shift schedule that results in working a 48 hr week every fifth week. My employer just recently announced that we would not get the extra 8 hours straight time ... applies to Texas · 1 answer

if i was fired for a company policy that did not exist. then told not fired then was given permission to do the same thing originally fired for. But, have not worked for 2 months shouldnt my employer compensate me for time. 32years employed
I was working A division when I quit and went over to the B division same company. After a week B fired me . When inquired they said Company policy you cannot switch. I was not aware been with Co. 30+... applies to Texas · 0 answers

if notice is accepted and you are released immediately paying you for the 2 week period and final check in handed to you. can they set your termination date at the end of your 2 week noticed even though all ties are done. thus preventing you from filing f
I gave notice due to unsafe work enviroment. I later offered to move to another branch but was denied and sent on my way. they paid out my 2 week notice but informed me i was termed. they set my term ... applies to Texas · 0 answers

Was My Relocation Agreement Voided
I signed a relocation agreement but then left the company due to many other circumstances. In the agreement it states: "If Executive is required to reimburse COMPANY pursuant to this Agreement,Executi... applies to Texas · 0 answers

In-accurate Commission Pay
I have been working for the same company for over 3 years and recently I have found out that a certain number of part numbers have not been included in our commission report. This affects several empl... applies to Texas · 2 answers

Does the Termination Clause Cancel truly because of the way it is written?
EMPLOYEE AGREEMENT TERMINATION CLAUSE? I am about to sign employment contract and there are more details in the contract but wondering if someone could say if this contract is shown as "termination" b... applies to Texas · 0 answers

see above
I separated employment from the state of Tx banking my sick time hrs of 483 in June of 2007. My plans were to return to work in a TX State position within a yr, which I did, assuring not to loose my s... applies to Texas · 0 answers

Unpaid Salary and Overtime
Hi, I have worked with a Company based in Atlanta, and the client place was in Texas. I worked with the consultant between April and July first week. In the second week of July, I joined the company a... applies to Texas · 1 answer

breach of employment agreement - unpaid wages
My wife left her previous employer and was not paid wages she was owned on commission. We are contending she was terminated because items specified in her employment agreement where taken away prior t... applies to Texas · 1 answer

FAILURE TO INFORM EMPLOYEE INJURED EMPLOYEE OF BENEFITS, AND WRONGFUL TERMINATION
ON 9/11/00 MY DOCTOR DIAGNOSED ME WITH BI-LATERAL CARPAL TUNNEL, AND WAS TOLD TO APPLY FOR WORKER�S COMPENSATION. WHEN I INFORMED MY EMPLOYER, THAT I WOULD NEED TO FILE A WORKER�S COMPENSATION CLAIM, ... applies to Texas · 1 answer

Payment of Accrued Wages
With my consent, during several periods over the past two years, my employer, an Indiana restaurant corporation, accrued a substantial portion of my agreed salary because it had cash flow problems. Th... applies to Texas · 1 answer

I have 120 hours of vacation time that the company states is owed to me, but my store manager keeps
I have worked for hobby lobby from April 2010 to Feb 5 2017. I had 120 hours of vacation built up and I was told it would be paid out to me. Two weeks later my manager still hasn't terminated me and n... applies to Texas · 2 answers

signed a non-compete when I sold my business
I sold my business in Austin 3 years ago, I signed a non compete for the entire state & there was no time limit on it. I started a consulting business to help others start similar businesses to mine i... applies to Texas · 1 answer

I employed by a public company in Texas. I was named acting general manager over 90 days ago, but not being paid that salary. Am I entitled to the general manager salary
I work for a public company in Texas and was named the acting general manager over 90 days ago. Am I entitled to the higher pay rate since it's been over 90 days applies to Texas · 0 answers

I signed a separation agreement with my employer and I am 56. How long does he have to pay me the separation payment after the mandatory 7 day revocation period ends?
signed a separation agreement on 8/9/16. employer rec on 8/10/16. waited the 7 day mandatory revocation period and I have not received the payment check. how long does the employer have to send me the... applies to Texas · 0 answers

Should I be compensated after completing my degree with my current employer?
Ive been employeed with a company for 12 years. I started as a temp hire but have since been promoted twice at the standard 10% rate. My last promotion was to supervisor 3 years ago putting me at 40k/... applies to Texas · 0 answers

Can we get this job back?
My husband was terminated from his job after less than a week of working at it. He was accused of "lying" on his application. When he asked what his employer was referring to, he was told that he left... applies to Texas · 1 answer

I was rehired as an employee of a county government, when rehired the HR department used my original hire date to pay vacation time. They even increased my time on the old anniversary date. I went on FMLA and my time was audited and now they have taken aw
Hired in 2000 worked for one county dept., changed county department in 1-1 2013 and let go in 12-31-2014. Worked part time for 3 months same county department then hired full time by different county... applies to Texas · 0 answers

Employer terminated the employment contract before the contract was up, what should I do now?
I had started my job with my former employer in the July and we signed a employment contract for 9 months, however, this week my employer told me that they do not need my services in the present capac... applies to Texas · 1 answer

Is this retaliation, nerves or paranoia, wrongful termination because I discovered too much?
I was hired to assess and manage the accounting department. I was fired right after my third week. I know Texas is an at will state and they can fire for no reason but I'm pretty sure that if someone ... applies to Texas · 0 answers

time fraud /Retaliation
I work as a computer professional in a big investment banking. My position was classified as exempt. In 2015, the director sent email that there will be no overtime pay but only comp-off time. Manager... applies to Texas · 0 answers

Ok for salary, not ok for hourly...
Myself, and four other employees of a large company were suspended without pay approximately 3 weeks ago.. pending termination. We were brought up on charges of misconduct, and violating the code of b... applies to Texas · 1 answer

Brief as I could be, Help me in Texas.
I've worked for my last boss for 5 yrs, the first 3yrs with no problems, promotions, annual increases, etc. When my company migrated all the business ofc's to one central location, he brought me over ... applies to Texas · 1 answer

I work for a tax office providing income tax service, we do not provide you your 1040 once we complete your taxes, we save them for you and charge you $20 for doing so. You are supposed to be able to ask for them and receive them when ever you want. How e
I work for a tax office providing income tax service, we do not provide you your 1040 once we complete your taxes, we save them for you and charge you $20 for doing so. You are supposed to be able to ... applies to Texas · 0 answers

Can my final paycheck be withheld and deductions made?
I gave my notice to resign on January 29th. My former employer was very upset and told me they would not pay me for my notice and the 29th would be my official termination date. It's now February 24th... applies to Texas · 0 answers

My boss was angry and wrongfully discharged me. I was granted unemployment benefits and told I was let go for no misconduct related to my job. The same day I was granted benefits my boss called me back to work I reluctantly excepted because I did not want
I was let go from a job of 10+ years Because my boss flew off the handle and fired me for no reason I was capable of doing every job in the company and had done so at one or another and consider mysel... applies to Texas · 0 answers

wage and or sex discrimination
Worked at Harrah's Casino in Shreveport La. Was hired in a pantry position with several yrs. exp. at starting wage of $7.50...after 8 months, I had received an above average review but NO raises, star... applies to Texas · 1 answer

sell house fast
If you want to sell your Dallas Fort Worth house… we’re ready to give you a fair all-cash offer. Stop the frustration of your unwanted property. Let us buy your Texas house now, regardless of cond... applies to Texas · 0 answers

My husband and I are W2 employees at his father’s company. We own no part of the business. His dad has an investor that is trying to cut corporate overhead. They have stopped paying my husband and claim that since it’s his dad’s business we are tech
My husband and I are W2 employees at his father’s company. We own no part of the business. His dad has an investor that is trying to cut corporate overhead. They have stopped paying my husband and c... applies to Texas · 0 answers

Discrimination?Retaliation?Compensation?
I reported employee miscondut and the next day was repremanded greatly with 2 weeks unpaid suspension, 90day probation period, and pto approved for 15 and 16 would not be paid to be. While trying to r... applies to Texas · 0 answers

Options if the deadline for recovering back wages through the Texas Workforce Commission has passed?
I live in Texas and worked for a company that contracts all of its employees through a company based in California. Although I worked for the Texas company, from a legal standpoint all employees were ... applies to Texas · 0 answers

When I ask the employer since records show I was terminated nineteen days for policy action no-call no-show, and now HR admits wrongdoing and attempt to rectify the situation by offering employment, demotion of pay and position and relocation? Also HR sta
I didn't receive any oral or written warning. I followed correct actions according to policy handbook. I called correct personnel prior to schedule work shift to cover my responsibility. I also report... applies to Texas · 0 answers

Am I a victim of age discrimination?
I am 52 years old and work as a teacher for a private school, and have been with the school for three years. During that time, I have seen several incidences of young mothers receiving better schedule... applies to Texas · 0 answers

Enforcing a No Compete Clause / Unpaid Bonus
I was offered and accepted a position in which I was given a signed agreement letter that promised me a set salary and benefits package. In return, 9 days later I agreed to sign a "Covenant Not to Com... applies to Texas · 1 answer

I was laid of in April 2016. I never applied for unemployment, because I didn't know I had it available. Can I still get it today in July of 2018?
I worked at Technip USA from Jan 2007 until March of 2010. I then worked for Bayer from March of 2010 until February of 2011. I then worked for Technip USA from February of 2011 until April of 2016. I... applies to Texas · 0 answers

Can I be sued for going to work for a competitor after I was told that "no action will be taken"
I worked with EDS for two years. I signed a non-compete with EDS however, worked for EHRO (Relocation Company) with EDS being the largest shareholder. When HP bought EDS, HP bought all shares of EHRO.... applies to Texas · 0 answers

Should I pursue my case with the Texas Workforce Commission or Small Claims Court?
I worked as a dentist for a practice in, Texas and my pay is based off of collections/commissions. I gave the proper notice to the employer. During my final week at the office, the EMPLOYER decided to... applies to Texas · 1 answer

I believe my demotion was unfair
Recently I was demoted at my job and feel it was unjust. I started as a supervisor of a team which I hired. The job was call center insurance company. My team was statically the top team. I was asked ... applies to Texas · 0 answers

Discriminatory decision based on non supporting evidence
I worked for a data center (we'll call Biz "A")that has many other companies inside its facility. The data center provides cooling, power and security. Biz "A" was purchased by another company (Biz "B... applies to Texas · 0 answers

What can I do if employer threatens to withhold pay if contract is not signed with their stipulation
I have worked for a Private Higher Education institution for 13 years. I meet all the requirements necessary for my job description. When hired for this job I was not required a PhD. I'm currently wor... applies to Texas · 0 answers

My previous company that I worked for 3 years ago wants me to pay back over paid wages. I was sub contracted to a 3rd party sub contractor for this employment. Raytheon over paid the 3rd party company (MEBS) who then paid me. Do I owe Raytheon for the ove
e have had an ongoing project to clear out all expat recon items. In researching, we found that you were overpaid. I have attached a summary that will hopefully help you to see where the amount of the... applies to Texas · 0 answers

Can my employer make me sign the employee handbook without giving time to review it?
I am working in a dental practice that has been open one year. We were recently given an employee handbook, which had a lot of grammatical errors and very vague descriptions of what is expected, mostl... applies to Texas · 0 answers

Can I receive unemployment if I quit, due to the job not being what I was told at hire?
The company that I work for recently laid off many hundreds of people, including me (the company lost a big contract). I was given 3 weeks notice. A week before my last day, they offered me a temporar... applies to Texas · 0 answers

Chronic and permanent Illness and Fmla
I have epilepsy... here is whats happened to me with employment in the past 6 months and yes I am seeking a lawyer for civil or any suit if you find any discrepencies. march 4th fmla was sent a certif... applies to Texas · 1 answer

Laid off after telling HR that I was applying for short term disability for back surgery
I have had ongoing back issues since 2015 that have gotten worse and I decided I needed back surgery because I can't deal with the pain any longer. HR has known of my condition in 2015, i filed an ADA... applies to Texas · 0 answers

sexual harrassment, retaliation, discrimination
I am a city employee. I made a sexual harrassment claim against a council member to my supervisor. There was a short investigation by the city attorney and was told that because the council member had... applies to Texas · 2 answers

How to handle a company you are contracted through with they fire you under false reasonings
The employer my spouse works for contracted him to another employer. Last week there was an incident when a fire alarm went off. He was then inform to contact the fire dept and later instructed to dis... applies to Texas · 0 answers

Is non compete invalid if I was never paid for employment?
I need some advice regarding a non-compete contract that I recently signed. I took a job with a company on April 21st and had to sign a non compete contract with them. They made me some intial promise... applies to Texas · 1 answer

Is it legal for my employer to keep me from receiving copies for my certificate form my employment f
About a week ago, I started seeking different employment opportunities; I have been working with my current employer for 6 years, and started looking for something else due to need of more money. I wo... applies to Texas · 0 answers

Can my employer withhold my tip money?
For the last couple years, I have been an employee (did not make hiring/firing decisions, received a W-2 from manager/owner) of a profitable band. Recently after receiving a very large tip from a weal... applies to Texas · 0 answers

Confused on how my notice turned into what seems to be some kind of retaliation
After bullying during senior staff meetings (I am the only female), constant snickers about me and my job across the table, verbal remarks about my shirt and buttons popping off due to my breasts and ... applies to Texas · 0 answers

What's the fml process for 2nd review of doctor verification?
On June 29 of last year I forgot to have another employee finish off 2 hours of my shift. I set out to travel stby and had a severe UC episode turned out laterto be severe hypokalemia so I returned ho... applies to Texas · 0 answers

I resigned my position am I entitled to unemployment compensation.
Am I entitled to Texas unemployment compensation if I quit my job in an office after over 10 years? I am almost to retirement age with several health problems. Due to stress and repeated demands to wo... applies to Texas · 3 answers

Can a signed separation and settlement agreement be voided if law broken?
I was laid off due to Elimination of Position; however they hired 1 person before I left and within a month later, they hired another person to do my job. I'm 61, and they are both under 40. I feel th... applies to Texas · 1 answer

I work in property management and my complex went on the market and were being offered a
Is it a "bonus" to foolishly get those to sign it but really something with a fluffy name that misguides the employee and therefore will make them in eligible for unployment? applies to Texas · 1 answer

Retaliation - Did I truly waive my rights to file an EEOC complaint?
If I signed a separation agreement in Texas which I had to waive my rights to sue my employer or file an EEOC complaint, am I able to file an EEOC complaint for retaliation from my former employer? My... applies to Texas · 1 answer

Wage discrepancies based on Education & Experience
We work at a hospital & we recently found out that an employee in our department, who does not meet the educational requirements for the Technologist position (Bachelors Degree + experience), was hire... applies to Texas · 2 answers

Our employer states if we do not sign out at the end of the day, employees will only be paid until lunch. Legal??
We must sign in and out every day. If we do not sign out, we have been notified that we will only be paid until lunch. applies to Texas · 4 answers

retaliated and destroyed for calling osha
i work for a major national freight trucking co.i have complained to my boss about severe safety violations to no avail.i contacted osha several times.my boss told me he was going to build a file agai... applies to Texas · 1 answer

Do I have legal recourse?
Upon return to work from FMLA for back surgery, my second day back I was presented with a 30day performance improvement request. The items mentioned in this request also included and stated absenteism... applies to Texas · 1 answer

unfair wage docking
May an employer dock a non-exempt employees wages for simple mistakes. Employer wants to dock wages of $1 an hour for 8 hours for 1st offense . $1 an hour for 3 days for send , and $2 an hour for 1 we... applies to Texas · 2 answers

FMLA Violations
I know I have a FMLA case, with proof them falisfying hours as FML in order to fulfill their FML obligation, and "for my best interest, released me of any obligation to return to work." What is the FM... applies to Texas · 2 answers

Coworkers that work longer hours for free is making it difficult for my job security.
Is it legal for other contract coworkers to work in excess of 40 hours a week but only turn in (and get paid for) 40 hours a week? I ask this because I only work the hours I am supose to be paid for. ... applies to Texas · 1 answer

My employer wrote me a paycheck and it bounced?
This is part time job for me at a golf course. They wrote me the check on 12/17 and it bounced...they keep blowing me off to write me a new check...what are my rights? Thanks! applies to Texas · 1 answer

race disdrimination
I was demoted due to some compliance issues, my replacements did the same thing(different race).Yes they still have their positions. Is that race discrimination? Thanks in advance applies to Texas · 2 answers

WHITE COLLAR TO BLUE COLLAR
JOB DESCRIPION CHANGE-WILL I BE ABLE TO COLLECT UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS IF I QUIT MY JOB AT FEDEX? I'M IN THE IT DEPT, WHEN PROMOTED IN 92 MY JOB INVOLVED TRAINING CUSTOMERS ON THE COMPANY'S SHIPPING SY... applies to Texas · 2 answers

Forced Medical coverage/deduction
My company provides each employee $750 annual benefit credits to apply towards the cost of medical coverage. The rule is that if you waive coverage you keep the credits and are taxed accordingly. Howe... applies to Texas · 1 answer

Non Payment of Wages Under 1099 Agreement
I signed a 1099 contract for consulting work, but the employer never returned a signed copy. It states that as a 1099 - I am obligated to work a min of 4 weeks to be paid. I worked 59 hours and had a ... applies to Texas · 1 answer

Commissions lost by employer account mgmt
I was employed as a commission-only salesperson. The constant stealing of accounts by the employer caused me thousands of dollars in lost commissions. Examples - account moved to other salesperson aft... applies to Texas · 1 answer

I was a truck driver for a company hauling steel. I was hit by the steel the customers were unloading causing a head injury on February 28, 2018. I returned to work on September 25, 2018. I was denied the chance to drive again and given an office job. The
On February 28, 2018 while being unloaded I was hit by a piece of steel. I was knocked down and hit my head and my left leg was broken also. They told me they could not get the video from the customer... applies to Texas · 1 answer

Is this a case of gender discrmination or am I crazy?
I have worked as a sales rep in Houston for a New York company for 3 years. I recently resigned because I felt I was being discrminated against. The company who will remaing nameless, hired a less exp... applies to Texas · 1 answer

How can my employer take $500 out of my check a week without my permission
How can my employer take $500 out of my check a week without my permission applies to Texas · 1 answer

Termination due to retaliation for reporting supervisor
I recently worked for a hospital in my hometown of Paris, Tx and had problems with my supervisor. I called the integrity hotline which the employees were advised to do so if they had problems, the pho... applies to Texas · 1 answer

Commission Structure Changes
When i started working at my job i was given a commission structure on my sales (certain amt depending on % to goal). Now they are wanting to change the commission in which you dont make any commissio... applies to Texas · 1 answer

FMLA-Discrimination/HArassment
I work for the largest bank in the world. I am currently on FMLA with my newborn daughter. My employer is calling me on leave wanting to conuct formal performance evaluation stating that if I wish to ... applies to Texas · 1 answer

Workers Compensation Retaliation
I'm a Deputy and was involved in a major accident in my patrol car on duty in route to a call. My supervisors insisted I go to the hospital and be checked out. (they drove me!) To make a long story sh... applies to Texas · 1 answer

Can an employer garnish the wages of an employee who was working when a restaurant was robbed?
My brother-in-law was a manager at a restaurant when it was held up at gunpoint. Now, the restaurant owners are trying to say that he is responsible for the stolen money. They are telling him that the... applies to Texas · 1 answer

hourly or contract employment
We are required to be in the office from 8-9am and 4-5pm Mon-Fri and for sales meeting from 1-3:30pm Mondays. If we are late, or miss more than 2 hrs in a day, we are docked percentages of our commiss... applies to Texas · 1 answer

Non-Compete only for Employer/Employee?
Hello - I plan to purchase items from a wholesaler in CA for retail resale on a major internet auction (I am located in TX). It has been recommended that I require the wholesaler to enter into a "non ... applies to Texas · 2 answers

Verbal agreement to
I signed a "payback sign on bonus" agreement if I voluntarily quit within two years for my previous employer. For various reasons, including harassing email's from a fellow employee (which HR said the... applies to Texas · 2 answers

Percentage of Commissions with held
I have no contract, only a written agreement of what my salary and commission compensation would be when I started my managers job 3 1/2 years ago. My first year I was on a guaranteed salary/commissio... applies to Texas · 1 answer

Collecting Employer Match Contribution
In mid-80's, worked for Psychiatric Facility owned by major US Hospital Chain. Participated in 401K/retirement plan which employer matched up to 4%. Psych Facility was sold. When attempted to collect ... applies to Texas · 1 answer

What can I do about clocking out for lunch and possible discrimination?
Recently got a hourly job in Austin. I have been there three weeks and been told since day one to clock out for lunch, which I do. I have come to find out and have proof that both my hourly co-workers... applies to Texas · 2 answers

need help
My wife is paid on salery based on 45 hours a week. she has not had a day off for 28 days including sundays due to no relif manager available, Not her fault. she is required to keep an office open dur... applies to Texas · 1 answer

harassement and discrimination
I am a teacher. My Principal has caused much stress, harassement, and discrimination until I developed ulcers. I was denied certain privileges and others were given an okay. Remarks made in my present... applies to Texas · 1 answer

retaliation
I was recently fired for a few violations, one being retaliation. My question is, in order to have retaliation, do you have to have an act, or is making a comment such as "what comes around, goes arou... applies to Texas · 1 answer

within rights of FMLA
can a employer fire you if you took fmla for maternity leave. while on leave you go out of state on vacation. can that get you fired? applies to Texas · 1 answer

Employee Misclassified as Independent Contractor
I was hired by a company to work as an employee in their IT department as a Web Developer. After one year and 10 months of employment I talked to my employer about plans to move approximately 100 mile... applies to Texas · 3 answers

1 month notice for termination of conract
I signed a contarct which says either party can terminate the contract by giving 1 month notice. It also says that I cannot work for their clients for 1 year from the date of termination. This company... applies to Texas · 1 answer

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