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Implied Contract Exceptions - Texas Examples?
My California-based company announced that they were shutting down our Texas facility. Two VPs come in later and indicate that Texas R&D will remain indefinitely - that is was only the manufacturing f... applies to Texas · 1 answer

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

I am an exempt employee but need to fill-out a weekly time card. The company demands the time card prior to the end of the work week and states they will charge my time to PTO if my card is not in by a certain day (Wednesday). So basically they dock you a
I work in Texas but my company is out of New York and pays from NY. Texas law should apply as I earn the wage in Texas applies to Texas · 0 answers

I recieved 15+ vacation days in Louisiana, then was transferred to Texas and terminated. Eligible?
I worked for a company in Louisiana and accrued 15+ vacation days. However, before I was permitted to use them, I was transferred to a store in Texas, which apparently does not require unused vacation... applies to Louisiana · 0 answers

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

30 Hour Work Week Health Care Benefits
I'm moving from a 40 hour/week job in Texas, to a 30-hour/week job in Florida. Here in Texas I get health benifits but in Florida I will not be provided with the company health insurance plan. The Hum... applies to Texas · 1 answer

texas "at will" law
Please explain this Texas "at will" thing. What would be the best plan of action for a non-lawyerly type to have this law seriously viewed and rewritten. I do not need to contact a lawyer as I have al... applies to Texas · 1 answer

Is a Contracted Employee (Implied or otherwise) protected against retaliation in Texas?
I had an implied contract as a Grant Writer for a small At-Will City in Texas. I was fired on 1/9/19 by the Mayor who stated "I don't need a reason". The reason is that I was party to reporting him an... applies to Texas · 0 answers

In Texas...can they not hire you because of a previous injury?
In Texas....my 17 year old is searching for a job. She applied at a fast food place and she was told they couldn't hire her because she discloses she has a herniated disc in her back. The manager even... applies to Texas · 0 answers

No compete in Texas automotive field
I am a corvette technician,24 years expirience working for the same company for three years and now they want a no compete singed or im terminated. This is all I do and I paid for my training and scho... applies to Texas · 2 answers

I work in the Texas area for a company based out of Kansas. I am being fired for supposedly talking down on employees, cursing at employees, supposed horseplay, and direct unsafe acts. I am a foreman for my company and have never received a safety write u
Working in Texas by a company based out of Kansas. applies to Texas · 0 answers

Non-compete agreemnet
I am a Recruiter with a candidate that lives in Texas and is looking to make a career change to Arizona. He is an Engineer and wants to make a move to a competitor in Arizona. The position in Arizona ... applies to California · 1 answer

my friend gave,'Big Lots' in Webster Tx.,two weeks notice, when he resigned,before taking his sick days and vacation accumulated, can they withhold compensation for the vacation or sick days earned in their employment,in the state of Texas?
Store name or Company:,'BIG LOTS!' Location: Webster; Texas applies to Texas · 0 answers

Can Texas employers discriminate against EXPUNGED misdemeanors?
I feel ( feel is an understatement, I was explicitly told by the interviewer) that I've been discriminated against by employers due to an expunged misdemeanor. I know there are only a few states which... applies to Texas · 0 answers

Question on Maryland based Non-compete
HI Mel, I have 2 questions for your review. I signed a non-compete and at will contract in Maryland for a Maryland (Aerotek) base company but have always worked in Texas. Could the Non-compete be enfo... applies to Texas · 1 answer

worked in TN. after laid off then moved to TX. which state to file unemployment benefits
worked in Tennessee . company laid off and my last working day will be end of may,2016 and after I heard the lay off news from company HR then moved to texas to join my family. which state do I need t... applies to Tennessee · 0 answers

Fighting a non-compete in CA
I have left a company headquartered in Texas, but I worked in CA, and had a non-compete agreement upon departure. I acted in what I believed to be in good faith and solicited to an old account that st... applies to California · 1 answer

I was relocated to Louisiana from Texas in April of 2015 to fly float planes for my company of nearly 11 years. Shortly after moving, they sold the float planes necessary to perform this duty. I have since been in sales. Now, the company is forcing me to
I was relocated to Louisiana from Texas in April of 2015 to fly float planes for my company of nearly 11 years. Shortly after moving, they sold the float planes necessary to perform this duty. I have ... applies to Louisiana · 0 answers

Getting laid off while still on maternity leave due to team relocation.
Based in Santa Clara, California. While I was on maternity leave, all my team members left the company. The company headquarters are based in Texas. In the meantime, they hired consultants (also based... applies to California · 2 answers

Is it legal for a company to give you an ultimatum to relocate or take a severance after returning f
I left for FMLA on April 30,2019, my first day back in the office was July 24, 2019. Upon my return I was told that the corporate office was moving to Plano, Texas (we are currently located in south F... applies to Florida · 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

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

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

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

How do non-solicitation agreements apply to terminated employees.
Suppose two companies (in Texas) have a contract for the exchange of services that includes a clause that prohibits each party from soliciting the other's employees for one year after the agreement is... applies to Texas · 0 answers

Forfiture of commissions upon voluntary termination
In Texas, is an employment agreement provision calling for the forfiture of earned but unpaid sales commissions upon voluntary termination of employment legal? Specifics: Texas work-from-home rep of C... applies to Texas · 2 answers

If a employee in the state of Texas, still in their 90 day probation period is a no call no show, can the employer revert their final paycheck to minimum wage?
State of Texas, employee was a no call no show after about 3 weeks of employment, still in probation period. Can employer revert last paycheck to minimum wage due to employee no call no show so compan... applies to Texas · 1 answer

imoved from Texas for a job. After 4 months I was laid off. My fia
imoved from Texas for a job. After 4 months I was laid off. My fia applies to Georgia · 0 answers

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

Non Compete agreement working in NJ and my employer is in TX
I have been working as a contractor to Nj based clinet ABC from last 2 years. Last year my Texas based employer XYZ made me sign non-compete employment agreement. Now, my client ABC has ended the cont... applies to New Jersey · 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

My CDL was suspended. I offered to work in another department until I could get it back. My employer never responded and Texas Unemployment Insurance found that I was let go for misconduct for my license being suspended and denied my unemployment benefits
CDL suspended / I offered to work as swamper until I got Licensed back/ employer never responded / Texas Unemployment Commission found in favor of employer and denied me benefits on the grounds of mis... applies to Texas · 0 answers

what is Texas law on this matter?
Can a supervisory meetinhg be recorded? I was put out of a meeting for having a tape recorder. applies to Texas · 1 answer

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

Internal auditor fired for internal audit findings, being disabled, and being on FMLA.
I was an internal auditor at a non profit receiving federal funds. I believe I was fired as a result of defamatory remarks conveyed to sponsors by a staff member regarding my performance as a result o... applies to Texas · 0 answers

Is it legal for an oil field service company manager, to verbally tell me to
I live in Louisiana and travel back and forth to Odessa Texas applies to Louisiana · 0 answers

Texas - My employer is now implementing a new rule, they are requiring us to use PTO if we do not want to work on weekends. Can they do this?
For frame of reference I am a full time employee for a marketing firm. applies to Texas · 0 answers

I am a teacher in Texas and recently received an email from a student's mother that I attempted to have her son removed from my classroom due to him being an African American. Is there any basis for a defamation lawsuit ? I know that for libel, it has to
I am a teacher in Texas and recently received an email from a student's mother that I attempted to have her son removed from my classroom due to him being an African American. Is there any basis for a... applies to Texas · 0 answers

I had work for this employer for 6 yrs in the state of Texas and had signed a non-compete contract.
I had work for this employer for 6 yrs in the state of Texas and had signed a non-compete contract. After the 6yrs of hardship with this company basically they had work me like a dog and I was under p... applies to Texas · 0 answers

Can an employer in the state of Texas use the word
Can an employer use rate system of speed as a reason to let go of older employee? applies to Texas · 0 answers

Hi I Would Like To Know I'm Being With A Lump Sum Severance, Can I Apply For Unemployment? in texas
i was with the company 8.5 years and was terminated without notification and lost my job upon notification applies to Texas · 0 answers

Texas employee handbook states 1 to 5 years 2 weeks vacation and after 5 years 3 weeks vacation. My 5 years is May 1, however, employer states that my increased accrual from 2 weeks to 3 weeks paid vacation won't start until the following year in January.
May 1, 2017, will be my 5 years at texas place of employment. Employee handbook states 1 year up to 5 years is 2 weeks vacation and after 5 years 3 weeks vacation. I am expecting my increased vacation... applies to Texas · 0 answers

i was accused of theft in my company was suspended over 2 months ago and waiting for some action i hired a lawyer but he says they have yet to file. How long can they legally take in order for them to do some sort of action in texas
i was accused of theft in my company was suspended over 2 months ago and waiting for some action i hired a lawyer but he says they have yet to file. How long can they legally take in order for them to... applies to Texas · 0 answers

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

Is it legal for an employer to continuously change an employee from salary to hourly and vice versa depending on the mood of the mood owner and to avoid paying over time in Texas?
Is it legal for an employer to continuously change an employee from salary to hourly and vice versa depending on the mood of the mood owner and to avoid paying over time in Texas? The owner of our com... applies to Texas · 1 answer

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I was recently given a written warning that my productivity at a Texas Pawnshop is not up to par...Management stated that they thought one of the reasons for my so called drop in my work performance w... applies to Texas · 1 answer

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

Hi I was working for a company in Florida my husband was recently killed in a car accident and I am left in another state with my two kids I have no choice but to move back to Texas where all my family is I let my company know two months in advance of my
Unemployment question applies to Florida · 0 answers

Are you licenced to practice in Texas.? My former employer filed a failed to comply on a for random after I started working for someone else is that leagal
I wasn't working for them dept of motor carriers didn't question it when I asked them there only answer was why would they lie ? applies to Georgia · 0 answers

NonCompete
Hello, I am a resident of Texas, working as a consultant for a Minnesota firm. I was previously engaged on a project in Raleigh, NC. I would like to go work for this company in NC, However, due to a n... applies to Texas · 1 answer

clarification of wrongfull termination
What qualifies legally as wrongfull termination? How can I research this topic as it pertains to Texas law and what conditions would a terminated employee have a case against the employer? applies to Texas · 2 answers

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

Texas law. I came back to work after almost 2 weeks due to a med procedure. Boss says what's wrong and I explained. He said this ain't about that but gotta cut your hr rate of $30 down to $20. I tested into and also verbal tested w owner when I was hired.
Please answer if that is legal.... applies to Texas · 0 answers

1099 employee with business half way complete for company falling apart!? what do I do?
I am a 1099 commission paid sales rep for a construction company. The company is owned by 2 owners the majority owner and the minority owner. Both owners the Majority lives in Texas and I have had no ... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

I was just let go from a company that corporates office is in Texas and they claim it is their policy to withhold PTO time earned - is this legal in the state of Pennsylvania where I work
i have 140 hours of earned PTO and was salaried can they with hold it applies to Pennsylvania · 1 answer

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

Termination with cause question / reduction in force
I am reviewing a job offer from a consulting company in Texas. A "reduction-of-force layoff" is included in the list of reasons for which an employee may be "terminated with cause." Is this standard p... applies to Texas · 1 answer

Unpaid overtime, overpaid taxes and constructive termination.
I was trained to be a serviceman for a vending company in Texas in January of 2002. I was paid an hourly wage of $10.00, that went to $12.00/hr in January of 2003, after being rehired (I worked for an... applies to Kansas · 1 answer

In Texas can my employer determine whether I take a vacation day or comp day. If I request a vacation day can they make me take a comp day instead.
In Texas can my employer determine whether I take a vacation day or comp day. If I request a vacation day can they make me take a comp day instead. applies to Texas · 0 answers

Who can I contact in Fort Worth Texas about an ongoing discrimination case against my previous employer
I was discriminated against by the Vice President of Operations in my previous employment. I was awarded unemployment benefits and filed an EEOC claim that is ongoing at the moment. I need representat... applies to Texas · 0 answers

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

I worked here in Texas, and my question is after the 12 weeks, I was still unable to return to work, and was asked to sign a letter because I wasn't able to return to work. Can I get my unemployment
I applied for unemployment but was denied because I hadn't been released by my Dr. 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

I have 2 Texas based non compete agreements with different companies but the same corporation. One of these has a 5yr term the other a 2 yr term. They both have very broad definitions as to where and whom I can possibly go to work for. I reside in SC and
Both contracts state: refrain from working, owning in any capacity for any of the company's competitors or other competitors, similar industry. applies to South Carolina · 0 answers

can couples work under the same supervisor in different departments in the state of texas
i am trying to advance departments, however i wrote a complaint on my lead and they moved me but no wi am being told that i can not work where my boyfriend works even though there are immediate famil ... applies to Texas · 0 answers

Multiple non-compete questions
There are many questions involved in my non-compete issues and I do plan on seeking the advice of an attorney. However, I would like some general information to determine if I have a strong case. My o... applies to Texas · 1 answer

Back Pay
I am in Dallas, Texas. My employer is in Michigan. I am in H1B visa. My employer has lots of back pay to me. He is keep on procrastinating to pay it. Kindly provide me the options. Thanks in advance. applies to Texas · 1 answer

Can a company make you self employed?
I was hired as a security guard for a private security company in Texas and have just found out that the company isnt taking the taxes out of the guards checks and is making us file as though we are s... applies to Texas · 1 answer

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
Additionally, I complained of numerous situations while employed with this company and was always accused of being at fault. I only want my severance pay and to move on with my life. applies to Texas · 0 answers

My employer fired me saying that I was violent
He told the texas employment commission that I gritted my teeth and held a wrench up like I would hit him, called me violent. It simply wasn't true. I had a witness that saw the whole thing and could ... applies to Texas · 0 answers

My husband was supposed to be paid for an hourly job but had to do a 1099 for employment. He was supposed to be paid on Friday and ask about check and his boss said it will be Saturday well it got here abd he said after 5pm then we call he said your fired
I'm in Texas and just started working for him . I worked 80 hrs for his company but had to do a 1099. He said he is not paying me for my work. ???????help!!!!! applies to Texas · 0 answers

Sales & Non-Competes
Mel: I signed what my company refers to as a "Key Employee Agreement". I have contacted a local $200 an hour attorney who tells me that it is enforceable, but too broad. I work for an organization (he... applies to Texas · 1 answer

Legal Counsel in Austin, TX
Do you have legal counsel in Austin, TX who specilizes in Employment laws? Is he or she certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization? applies to Texas · 1 answer

Draw Payback (Texas)
If an employer offers you a small draw ($100) for an asigned "Service Agreement" but the transaction never goes to contract and there is never any money made on the transaction, can he take the $100 b... applies to Texas · 0 answers

Is it legal for my employer to charge me a fee inorder to reissue my paycheck in Texas
I made a mistake writing my signature so my employer used white out to cover it up and I told them the bank wouldn't take since he used white out and he said well if they don't I would need to take hi... applies to Texas · 0 answers

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

Falsely accused Sexual Harrassment
I enjoyed read your website. I am in Texas and have found so much about Sexual Harassment but little or nothing about what happen or what case law is about those innocent-falsely accused it is as if i... applies to Pennsylvania · 1 answer

My employer requires that I find my own coverage when I call out sick. Is that legal in Texas?
Our supervisor notified us that it is our responsibility to find coverage for our shifts if we call out sick. applies to Texas · 0 answers

Not re-hirable, is it black balling?
I recently applied for a job at an airline that I was employed with for almost 13 years. I was informed that I was not re-hirable. I was advised by the Texas Rehabilitaion Commission that I was being ... applies to Texas · 1 answer

i work in Texas where you can audio record without consent. In a meeting with HR, my manager stated they said something that was a lie, which was audio recorded, in which they said
Manager lied about what was stated in our 1-on-1's. I recorded both instances and the result of the differences of what was stated resulted in my termination. Do I have any recourse? applies to Texas · 1 answer

Hi I live in Texas and have worked for the same company for over 16 years. I put in a vacation request for 1 week in April and I am being told they can only approve 2 days not the full week because are collections are down. Can they do this when I have ea
I work for a collection agency and because the company is struggling financially they will not allow me to take a full week off. The office has enough staff for the business we have to handle any empl... 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

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

I work for a major coffee co. in so calif that is closing and moving to texas. I am under a 3 year union contract and have been given a final date of termination and we have more than a year left on our 3 year agreement. do we have any grounds to sue the
breech of a 3 year union contract and miss representation by local union. applies to California · 0 answers

I'm a non exempt employee that's on call 24/7 and work more than 80hrs per week....is this legal?
I work aa a field service & sales tech in the oil and gas industry in west Texas. My job requires extremely long hours and I'm salary. I want to know if this is legal to have me work 80+ hours per wee... applies to Texas · 0 answers

Is a Non-Compete agreement in Texas enforceable industry wide?
The company I work for was purchased. During the purchase, I was told I had to sign both non-compete and employment agreements with less than 24 hours notice in order to keep my job. This was in Octob... 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

Can I sue employer for not paying me what I was offered an hour when hired?
I was working for a company who emailed me an offer of $15 an hour pay that I had to agree too which I did. Then when I started working for them I was only getting paid $10 an hour. I am suppose to be... applies to Kentucky · 0 answers

I have a non compete for 1 year and within 100 miles from my primary office location. I cannot solicit the companies clients or customers and I cannot BECOME employed by a competitor or an individual competitor within the 100 miles or 1 year. By this agre
Texas Non-Compete applies to Texas · 0 answers

I live in Texas and signed a non-compete with a staffing firm. After 3 weeks I was laid off due to volume of office. Is the non-compete still enforceable?
After 3 weeks I was laid off from a staffing company, do they still have the right to enforce a non-compete. Most of the conditions of the non-compete are reasonable. I was not out of training yet alt... applies to Texas · 0 answers

My workers comp has ended my job terminated me about 2 weeks after my injury, and I'm disabled.
I was hired for a truck driving position in Texas by a company headquartered in N. Carolina. I filed and received workers comp, which is now depleted now. Two years and counting now workers comp says ... applies to Texas · 0 answers

Can I sue my employer for failure to reimburse Moving expenses & sign on bounus offered in contract.
The position is in Dallas Texas the headquarters of company is in Illinois. I recently accepted a new job in Dallas Texas. I moved from Jackson MS. In the final offer letter extended, they offered mov... applies to Texas · 0 answers

I'm a salesman in texas and am paid a salary is it legal for my employer to take money out of my paycheck if a customer bounces a check for product that I sold him?
Sold products to a business who bounced a check my employer said if I don't collect the amount of the bounced check he will take it out of my check I am salaried not commussion applies to Texas · 0 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

Is my boyfriend bound by my non compete clause?
Due to ongoing conflict, I sold my half of a business to my partner. She made me sign a 1 year no compete clause for entire state of Texas. But my boyfriend has been selling similar items before we st... applies to Texas · 1 answer

I am considering leaving my current employment and starting my own consultancy .
I am considering leaving my current employment and starting my own consulting business, however I need to know if my non-compete agreement is enforceable since I will not be employed by anyone one. i ... applies to Texas · 0 answers

Is a non-compete valid if executed basically under duress?
I am a commercial insurance agent. 2 years ago after working in insurance for 14 years with the same agency in Pennsylvania where I was born and raised, my wife and I made a decision to move from Pa t... applies to Texas · 1 answer

non-compete Ann McK
I have a non-compete contract that states if teminated,I will not be employed for 6 mos.in any territory that I functioned on behalf of the Co. @ any time during the last 12 mos. preceeding terminatio... applies to Texas · 1 answer

Transfer Request
Can your boss hold your transfer request for four days, then give it back to you with a "Performance Improvement Plan"? My past work history is excellant, there are no prior indications of improvement... applies to Texas · 1 answer

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

If I quit my job located in Texas-where my commisions are based on accounts receivable, when I quit what happens to outstanding potential commissions?
Paid salary plus accounts receivable & work as a medical sales rep. Only get commission on accounts receivable. If I quit do I only get what has been received or should pending receivables from my cur... applies to Texas · 0 answers

Does the employer have to notify the employee that they are eligible for FMLA
I was having a lot of medical problems. I did not know anything about FMLA. I talked to human resources about what I could do, and they said nothing just reprimanded me for the time that I was absent.... applies to Texas · 0 answers

Can an employer transfer wages for the past year from one state to another
I have been approved for unemployment in Texas(my home State) although I worked in Louisiana on a project. My employer paid wages in TX for the first quarter this is why I am able to claim there. The ... applies to Louisiana · 0 answers

Compete with my Employer in different state.
I signed a non compete agreement that states that under any circumstances whatsoever compete with Company X euther as an employee, agent, consultant, ownerproprietor, or in any other capacity within s... applies to Texas · 1 answer

TWC claims against limited partnership
Several of our employees won Texas Workforce Comm claims against us. The company, a limited partnership, is now out of business but we did not file bankruptcy. Can the TWC or employees go after any of... applies to Texas · 1 answer

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

I signed a NCA for 1YR. My Co just sold ALL their Brands & are under NCA, does this nullify my NCA?
this is a consumer product company in Texas. they sold ALL their brands to a company on the east coast. Since the company cannot compete in those areas, or even present to retailers or use any of the ... applies to Texas · 0 answers

Is favoritism and failure to act- a form of Discrimination?
My immediate supervisor, who is also the EEO representative of the agency I'm employed by- directed me not interfere with an opposing vendor, and denied me any guidance at all, in seeking resolution t... applies to Texas · 0 answers

Procedure or Precedence for Re-opening a Dismissed Case?
I filed a Cause of Action in the U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas , Pro Se, against my former employer, NASD, in 2006, based on Discrimination, Hostile Work Environment, and Retaliation... 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

Non-compete clause after 8 years of employment? Can they make me sign?
In regard to non-compete clauses - my employer of 8 years is NOW asking me to sign a non-compete that would not allow me to work for ANY vendor of laboratory equipment that they may consider a competi... applies to Texas · 2 answers

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

My 401k loan defaulted a year ago because I transferred jobs within the same company and payroll made an error. HR says it can not fix it because it’s been too long. Fidelity 401K loan says to call HR. I live in the state of Texas. What should I do?
My loan defaulted 3/2019 and I just now trying to solve the issue with HR. I realize I did not look at my paycheck since my husband does our finances. This is a payroll error. Is there any way I can f... 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

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

Will a non-compete agreement be valid after one year of employment?
I have been employed with this company for over a year and I have been instructed to sign a non-compete agreement. What are my rights and will it still be considered valid in Texas? The spa owner also... applies to Texas · 1 answer

I am from texas, my employer gave me a written warning because I took 9 sick days and they said I did it because I was secretly looking g for a job But I brought a doctor's note and is not true, I felt acussed and harassed. What can I do?
I was accused of secretly look for a job due to have 6 sick days for a back injury backed by a doctor's note. I feel harassed, untrusted and hurt. This is very unprofessional. applies to Texas · 0 answers

Can a company decide to stop paying out accrued vacation time?
This was a benefit when I was hired but the company is going to stop paying out in two months. They have not publicly announced this change yet, so there will be no time to use accrued vacation. The n... applies to Texas · 0 answers

Sexual Discrimation, Retaliation, Emotion Distress
Good Morning, I work for a Fortune 500 Company located in Menlo Park, California. Last September I transferred into our R&D organization to define a strategy for a fledging market. My boss, what I cal... applies to Texas · 1 answer

non solicitation clause- Texas
I started my employment with former employer in 2001 (professional services). In 2012, the firm made everyone sign a non compete which included non solicitation of former employees. In 2017 I changed ... applies to Texas · 0 answers

Unemployment in Texas
I have been working full time as an Administrative Assistant for 2 years at the same company. I have only worked during the day from 7 am to 3:30 pm Monday thru Friday. I was informed that due the the... applies to Texas · 0 answers

Clock in time, and garnishment for non-payers
My employer requests us to be at work at a specific time, however, we are not allowed to clock in until we are needed. We cannot leave, due to the employer not knowing when we will be needed, yet are ... applies to Texas · 1 answer

I work for a company that is based out of Texas. I was told in August 2019 that my job was being elimated do to going overseas. We were given a severance letters with details. I have since found out that this company filed CH 11 two weeks prior to getting
If a company filed chapter 11 and offers you severance is their a recourse if that company choses not to pay your severance to you? If I don't get my severance do I have any legal recourse to have the... applies to Iowa · 0 answers

My wife has an executed severance agreement. The attorney for the employer even sent a scan of the final pay and checks showing taxes withheld. It's been two months and they still haven't sent her the money owed. What can she do?
We sold our company and they hired my wife to stay on for a period of 5 years. They fired her without cause and agreed to severance pay. We have an executed copy of the agreement but they have not sen... applies to Arizona · 0 answers

Texas non-compete contract
I started work 2 days ago. Today, day (3) the Dr. presented a non-compete contract. I work in the mental health field in a specialized area, program development and management. I have this experience ... applies to Texas · 1 answer

I relocated from Texas to Oregon 1300 miles to work at a hospital. I was completing my 90 day probation period when i was terminated. I have 2 questions:1. Can I claim unemployment even though I was terminated? 2. Is it true that employer should have paye
Is it true that since i had relocated 1300 miles away from home and was terminated 3 days before my 90 day probationary period, employee should have payed me for 6 months after termination due to relo... applies to Oregon · 0 answers

4 Months Pregnant & Laid Off
Currently I am 4 months pregnant. Just received notice that my employer is laying me off by the end December 2015, based on the company's financial issues. The lay off affected a group of people. Is i... applies to Texas · 0 answers

I received an email stating I was going to get a retention bonus upon project completion or being released from the project in good standing. I was fired because I was sick and only sent a text message to my boss and didn't call him. The company handbook
The Texas workforce commission concluded that u was fired due to something beyond my control (being sick) and not fired for poor performance on the job so they are letting me have unemployment. It's j... applies to Texas · 0 answers

live in Texas, work hourly & fulltime. If I work 7:30-4:00 with a 30 minute break(do not clock out for break) how many hours am I actually working
work 7:30 -4:00 with a 30 minute break but do not clock out for break. Is this 8 hrs or more since don't clock out for the 30 minutes? Employer states that I would have to come in to work at 7:00am wi... applies to Texas · 0 answers

I was accused of theft without proof. I was put on inverstagatory suspension and after 3 days nothing else was found but they still wanted to terminate me. It was sent to administrative review. I put my written notice in the same day bc I did not want to
I live in Texas and am a nurse. Someone said that I took formula samples and sold them on offerup. They emailed the ad and asked me if I recvd an email and I pulled out my phone and showed them that I... applies to Texas · 0 answers

Retro pay?
Husband works for an international company. Has worked for them for two years. Back in Feb 2016, he interviewed and received a new position within the company, along with a pay raise and shift differe... applies to Texas · 0 answers

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

I was a very professinal Supervisor who recently moved to Texas, I have a misdeamnor
interviewed in person with the VP had great references, everything else on the back ground was Grade A and I was upfront about the disturbing the peace, when they pulled my background they asked me if... applies to Texas · 0 answers

breaking "policies and procedures" when there isn't any in place, can i be released from my job?
I live in texas, if I was released from my work, for "not following policies and procedures" but there isn't any policies and procedures in place, or signed documentation for the actions they released... applies to Texas · 2 answers

I live in the state of Texas. A large group of us were laid off today. Is it legal for the employer to take our earned vacation time. Vacation is accrued after a year of employment.
A group of us were laid off from work today. Employer stated that we won't be receiving our vacation time that we earn each year on our hire date anniversary. Is this legal? applies to Texas · 0 answers

can I be fired for yawning?
My employer is asking me to sign a new contract that includes an updated job description and list of employee expectations. My concern is that some of the behaiviors that are disallowed are involuntar... applies to Texas · 0 answers

Lost retirement for time lapse
Ive been working for a large dept store for 14 years with retirement is available at 15years for those 65 and up its 10 years. Well om 67. I had a 3month lapse back in 2015. Where i moved to californi... applies to Texas · 0 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

Am I eligible for unemployment If I am self employed but then salary myself as employee and relocate
I'm self employed. My military husband is exiting service and we are moving. Can I get unemployment if I salary myself? I have an S-corp and my husband will be honorably discharged. I currently submit... applies to Texas · 0 answers

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

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

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

If an employer changes a bonus structure offered as an agreement of employment, have they breached
I intereviewed with a health company regarding a position which included relocation from Texas to Virginia. They included as part of the offer/ agreement, inclusion of an incentive bonus which was hea... applies to Virginia · 1 answer

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

The new employer whom i am going to join wants to change the offer.
Hi, I,resident of Texas, recently got an offer from a company for a position(of my interest). When i went for an interview, i was eligible for more than one positions but i showed an interest in the p... applies to Texas · 1 answer

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

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

Is a non compete valid in my particular case as a contracted financial rep in Texas?
I am a former Allstate Financial Registered Representative that was on contract. Since leaving Allstate, I have had several former clients (friends and relatives) who have contacted me to ask about mo... applies to Texas · 1 answer

Retaliation for seeking other employment
I know that Texas is an at-will state, but is it legal to be laid off after an employer finds out an employee is seeking other employment? My manager received a reference survey from another company a... applies to Texas · 1 answer

wrongfull termination/does Texas employment Law protect people from this
My wife worked at a company were her duties not limited to answering 7 phone line for three companies and various administrative duties. She was called into the HRO reps. office and told that the owne... applies to Texas · 1 answer

CanI lose my unemployment benefits in the state of Texas if I don't accept an offer for a job that 54 miles away and my car won't make 108 Miles round-trip every day because it is not in good enough shape
I accepted a job interviews that turned out to be 54 miles away I originally thought it was about 32 miles away. I had terrible problems with my car it's not going to make that trip all of this starte... applies to Texas · 0 answers

In Texas, can an employer deduct the credit card transaction fees from a sales person's commission?
If a customer pays for product using a credit card, is it lawful to deduct the credit card transaction fee from the commission owed the sales person on the transaction? The sales team is paid a base p... applies to Texas · 0 answers

If my employer agreed in email several times to pay me my earned PTO after lay off - does this constitute a written agreement now that they refuse to pay?
Worked Remotely in WA for TX based company for 10 months. Was laid off and received 10 weeks severance pay. At lay off, owner of the company said they would pay my 124 hours of PTO as soon as they had... applies to Washington · 0 answers

Mileage and traveling
I live in Texas in a large medical office corporation. I travel between two sites 45 mins away from each other. They let me get mileage starting from my home to the further office only. I do not get p... applies to Texas · 0 answers

I am a personal trainer in Texas. I signed a no-compete while working for my former employer saying that I wouldn't solicit past or current gym members for 3 years. I have since opened my own gym. I have not saught any of my former clientel, however they
I signed a no compete while working for a previous employer saying I would not solicit past or current members of his gym for 3 years. Lately I have had several of his customers sign up for free trial... applies to Texas · 1 answer

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

Is it illegal to pay different for exact same job based solely on cost of living differences?
The company I work for was recently bought out by Xerox. All of a sudden, the employees in my city got a big boost in pay. I found out through a supervisor that the reason was that employees in anothe... applies to Texas · 0 answers

Relocated with a company that has caused injury, am I eligible to sue the company if I signed a relo
I relocated from California to Texas with a company. Prior to moving I begin to have stress related illnesses. During the move those related illnesses begin to be exasperated by the employer related d... applies to Texas · 0 answers

The recently worked for a tower company out of GA. I put on a flight from my home in Dallas Texas to do a few site builds in tenns. When it came to the end of the play week I noticed that my project manager was refusing to pay for the hours that I was on
Was left stranded out of state and refused to pay for my travel time while I was flying to state where was working. Harassed and threatened. All because I researched the laws on travel time and shared... applies to Tennessee · 0 answers

finding a labor law attorney to take over my case.
How do I find a labor lawyer to take over my case in federal civil court northern district of texas? (Dallas, Fort Worth area). My case started in 1996 with grievcances and EEOC complaints. My issues:... applies to Texas · 1 answer

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

Fired for something a co-worker did -- any remedies?
I live in Houston, Texas and work in a restaurant as a bartender. (formally worked in a restaurant.) I was recently accepted another position outside the service industry which caused me to go from fu... applies to Texas · 2 answers

Can my employer work me 12 days straight?
I work alone at a retail store in California, Weds-Sun with Monday and Tuesday off. I’m hourly, non exempt. Once every quarter my company flies me out to Texas for meetings and that work week begins... applies to California · 0 answers

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
Texas - I was laid off on Oct 3, 2017 and just now received a severance pay. My unemployment benefits were postponed for 6 months, due to the severance. I want to appeal. Do I have a case and if so I ... 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

Vague contract for piecework, scared to sign
I've been asked to sign a contract to obtain work as an independent contractor writing content for online college courses. The contract has no termination date, and it says "neither party shall withdr... applies to Texas · 1 answer

My wife and I own a C Corp. She holds 95% and rest 5% I own. I am also an employee of the company. Can I claim per diem hotel / lodging charges from the C corp ? Thanks for your responses.
My wife and I own a C Corp. She holds 95% and rest 5%, I own. We are Texans. I am also an employee of the company (Texas registered). The company got a contract in California for 10 months and I am de... applies to Texas · 0 answers

Does a 28/28 rotational schedule qualify me as partially unemployed for the 28 days I am not working
A lot of people at my company filed for unemployment in Texas. We work a 28/28 day rotation. We received unemployment for the time we were not working or being paid for the 28 days off. The company ap... applies to Texas · 0 answers

Texas employment contract breach
I signed a four year employment contract with my current employer two years ago. I recently received a job offer from a firm in a similar industry (but not a competing firm). There is no clause in the... applies to Texas · 1 answer

non-compete VS firm offering illegal services
I am a drafter/CAD operator. I started with a new company, although I had a non-compete clause with my former employer, an engineering/surveying firm which stated I could not work for a competing firm... applies to Texas · 2 answers

Is my noncompete void?
I am an independent contractor with a publishing company based in California and edit content for them. I have a job offer from a company in Texas to be a team leader for SAT/ACT content which is some... applies to Texas · 0 answers

I injured my back as an LVN in 2004, on my job here @ VA in Houston. No one told me that Workers Comp would cover my leave time used. Since 2005, I have been using my personal sick leave or annual leave to go to my OWCP approved Orthopedic Dr. How far bac
started as an LVN in 2002, here @ VA in Hou. Injured back in SCI unit turning heavy pt. on 4/9/04. Have been using my personal SL or Annual leave to see my OWCP approved Orthopedic Dr. all these yrs. ... applies to Texas · 0 answers

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

If a contractor in TX accepts a full-time job from a client, did they violate a non-compete clause?
I have been doing contract work in Texas through a recruiting firm for a client for a little over a year and the client is offering me a full-time job in the same role. My recruiting firm put a clause... applies to Texas · 0 answers

Houston Independent School District have been Discriminated and Retaliated Against me about hired at the workplace. I have been filed at the Federal EEOC. What should I do ?
I have been working for “HISD” over 4 years. I was applying for my occupation Mechanic experiences for over 30 years. I did passed their Created Fraud and Cheating about their Interviews. I had al... applies to Texas · 0 answers

Can I sue my former employer and coworker for stealing my clients and allowing her to steal them?
I am a groomer in Texas. I worked at a salon and the other groomer was stealing my equipment and eventually, my clients. I ran into one of my clients one day and she explained she could not make an ap... applies to Texas · 0 answers

wage payment
My husband owns a computer software consulting firm in Texas. He has a contractor at a profitable company in Dallas. This client has not paid his consulting company in 4 months, therefore, the contrac... applies to Texas · 1 answer

Descrimination
I relocated to Boston Ma from Birmingham Al with a company I have been employed with for four years. I was interviewed by phone and offered a position. However, since I arrived in Boston things betwee... applies to Massachusetts · 1 answer

When can a Non Compete by put in place
I work for a Firm in Virginia and live in Alabama, i have been there 3 years. my Boss recently sent me a Non Competition / Trade secrets Contract. Where i have a issue is when i went there they did 99... applies to Alabama · 0 answers

Employer seeking depositions without filing charges
Myself and my partner recently left the same employer to set ourselves up in the same line of business of our previous employer. Neither of us had an employment contract or a non-compete in place. The... applies to Texas · 2 answers

terminated vs lay off (benefits still paid.)
I was layed off from my job due to work cut back. I was a full time contractor in the computer Industry. My company confirmed my lay off with the unemployment office when I filed stating that I was NO... applies to Texas · 2 answers

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

How to change the wrongful termination law?
I was terminated in January 20 of this year. My question is when was the statute At-Will passed and which states? I use to love Texas but so far the laws here really SUCK. Things change times change I... 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 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

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

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

Hi I’m a superhero teacher and caregiver; now I need a hero!
Hi from Texas~ I was terminated from a teaching position with a charter mere days, 10, after initiating FMLA dialogue with my buddy in HR (the director). I know there’s no such thing as slam dunk, b... 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

Regarding unpaid overtime compensation for done
Mr. Meltonburger, Sir I am contacting you for your advice. I worked for Choice Hotels here in San Antonio as a maintenance man for two years. I work 6 days a week 10 to 12 hours a day sometimes 9 but ... applies to Texas · 0 answers

Is there any legal action I can take?
Is there any legal action I can take? In August I was diagnosed with cancer which required surgery in September. My FMLA was approved with planned six week leave. Upon return my former position as Dir... applies to Texas · 0 answers

If I was laid off because of the pandemic, am I required to return to work if I don’t feel like it’s safe returning? I have two parents with pre-existing health conditions that I’m home with and a nephew I have been caring for since his parents are
I live in the state of Texas and my employer (dental office) laid everyone off due to the pandemic. Now that our governor is opening things back up slowly, my employer wants to open back up but I don�... 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

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

What is my recourse if my employer did not allow me to defend myself?
My fiance was just removed from a jobsite in Louisiana. He is a resident of Louisiana. He was removed from the jobsite based on an accident that took place while he was employed with a Texas based con... applies to California · 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

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

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

employment agreemnt
My company is based in Dallas, Texas I am based in Ohio. They were purchased on Nov 12 by another company with an HQ in California but is a VA corporation. They have asked me to sign a non-compete. Th... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

Non-Compete and Corp-to-Corp relationships
I have a corp-to-corp relationship with a vendor company ("ABC") to provide financial IT consulting services to client company ("DEF"). Vendor company ("ABC") is not my employer, nor have they provide... applies to District of Columbia · 1 answer

I have a coworker who has made false damaging accusations against. what can I do?
I work for a no profit private school in Texas. I have been verbally assaulted in two very public instances by a co worker who is also a parent to one of my students. Both times were in front of stude... 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

Questions Regarding Non-Compete Agreements and Inventions
Hello, My question is in regard to whether or now the non-compete my company made me sign is enforceable here in Texas. Here are the circumstances: 1. No mention was made of the requirement to sign a ... applies to Texas · 1 answer

My employer (HR person) stated to my supervisor and others in an email that I had been medically released from my doctor - that all medical limitations had been removed when in fact my doctor had never released me from my restrictions. The email caused me
I teach at a college in south texas - the dean wanted to transfer me from one campus to another without reason to do so. I live close to the campus I was being transferred from - and - 25 miles from t... applies to Texas · 0 answers

Am I supposed to repay the relocation assistance if I left because of my boss's abusive behavior?
I emptied out my office and walked out because my boss was behaving in a violent and abusive (swearing) manner. Later on someone told me that he is suffering from ADHD. The google search revealed he h... applies to Texas · 0 answers

Working with client in CA, Employer in PA,signed Non Compete 7 Years back in MI
I joined a company A which is software consulting firm located in pittsburgh,PA in 2004.I signed a non compete agreement(that time i was living in MI state), before i join to a client of the company A... applies to California · 1 answer

Discrimination based on national origin
To make the story short, I am a female, who borned in Hong Kong. I was hired as System Analyst in Sept 06 at Texas State Agency. My boss is also a female who is from mainland China. Another girl in my... applies to Texas · 1 answer

What are my rights?
I am under review by the HR Dept. regarding an incident with another employee. Recently, I tried to assist a co-worker, who is known to behave in a dramatic manner, and she became upset. She was not u... applies to Texas · 0 answers

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

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

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

short term disability question...
Can you help me..or at least point me in the right direction? I work for a well known insurance company. I had to leave work, on short term disability, to remedy problems with my right shoulder, carpa... applies to Oklahoma · 1 answer

Is this a disablity discrimnation case?
I was just wondering if anyone could enlighten me and elaborate on a situation that I’m experiencing. The situation is I was working about a year ago and encountered an off the job illness, which I ... applies to Texas · 1 answer

Do I have a case?
I was an Army contractor until last week. Below describes what happened that led to my termination. I became someone's scapegoat to cover up a lie that they knew was a lie. So four years ago when the ... applies to Texas · 0 answers

Employer Attorney needed
myself and my friend have wage claim from the same company ..we want to pursue through attorney ..Please let us know if any attorney willing to take our case . Thanks applies to Texas · 1 answer

final wages
I work on h1b visa ..recently i moved to new company and my previous employer stopped paying my salary for last 2 months ..I sent him couple of emails and left couple of voice messages but no response... applies to Texas · 1 answer

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

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

denial of bonus
I have worked for this company for almost two years. I recently received a better offer from another employer and decided to take the job. My employers are now trying to deny me my fourth quarter bonu... applies to Texas · 2 answers

Can I put a lien on the project in which my commission was based?
Currently my employment contract is both salary and commissioned based. I am in a situation where the commission side of my contract is not being paid. I have submitted in writing demands for payment.... applies to Texas · 1 answer

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

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

non-compete is the geographic region to large?
I signed a non-compete with a former employer that fired me for theft. I did not steal anything but I did upgrade a clients equipment at no charge making sure there was well over 60% profit in the dea... applies to Texas · 1 answer

WRONGFUL TERMINATION
MY POSITION WAS ELIMINATED AFTER 9 YEARS WITH THIS COMPANY. TWO HOURS AFTER MY POSITION WAS ELIMINATED, MY EX-BOSS APPOINTED SOMEONE TO THAT SAME POSITION. I HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT IF A POSISION IS ELIMI... 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

Denied a position without reason.
My fiance has been seeking employment at a large discount retail store where I work. He put in his application and was called in for an interview. He made it through 2 interviews (I was put through 3)... applies to Texas · 1 answer

Can my non compete effect a company fully owned and operated by my wife?
I have recently left my company (x) which is in Software consulting. My wife fully owns and operates a software consulting company (y). She had previously done business with Company x. Now company x h... applies to Texas · 2 answers

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

What can you do if an employer says they have video evidence?
What can you do if an employer says they have video evidence but also state as the employee you are not allowed to see it? How can you defend yourself if you know the accusation is not true but not ab... 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

retaliation
Do you know of any success or question in reguards to wrongfull suspension for unknowingly handling damaged product, then being terminated for the blame? There is more to add to this though I wish not... applies to Texas · 1 answer

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

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

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

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

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

My employer asked me to take a lateral move from Director of Business Development to Director of Admissions. I declined and tendered my resignation with 30 day notice. They have already filled the Director of Bus Dev position so in what capacity do I have
I have been working for a skilled nursing home since October 2014. New administrator brought his own Bus Dev director in. applies to Texas · 1 answer

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

Wrongfull termination
Mel can you please tell if I have a case. I worked for KS Management where I was fultime employee for almost a year. I had been with company for over three years as temp.I believe I was wrongfully ter... 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

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

Fired for email use without any policy against it.
Can I be terminated from my job for e-mail. There was no policy ever reviewed or access to a policy sight given. A policy was given the day of termination. Also, received email at home from work a wee... applies to Texas · 2 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

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

Is there any cause of action if these questions are true?
is at-will-employment unconstitutional? Does your immediate supervisor have to be the person who fires you from your job? 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

What are my FMLA rights and am I being discriminated or retaliated against for using my FMLA?
I am on FMLA with intermittent leave for one day a week and doctors appointments. Ever since starting my FMLA I have been being treated badly by co-workers. They are rude and act as if i am invisible.... applies to Texas · 1 answer

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

accused of something i didn't do
I just got fired today. i worked in a fueling company as a driver. i started working there about 6months ago. Worked hard and did everything i was suppose todo i got along with my other co- workers an... applies to Texas · 1 answer

Changing employment
Hi : I informed my company sometime in middle of oct 2003 that i will not work for them from nov 15th ..Then they stopped my oct 2003 salary which was due on Nov 1st and also they never added my new b... 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

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

Are there any rights to those employees who are laid off?
Are there any rights to those employees who are laid off? For instance, we just had another layoff, making it #5 for the year. Our company employs over 500 employees in our Dallas location. I work in ... applies to Texas · 1 answer

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

unpaid contract wages
I worked as a contractor for an indepentent oil company. The company closed and they owe me thousands of dollars for my last 1 1/2 months work. Can I file any kind of claim 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

Employment contracts - will it protect me?
Under what scenario would you recommend an employment contract? What protection does this provide for the employee? 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

Can i sue?
I worked for sbc and im owed backpay. I 've called 6 times and they keep brushing me off. Can i sue? applies to Texas · 1 answer

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

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

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

Is this non compete enforcable?
My employer is offering to move me into an office position after 11 yrs. I have been working in the office here and there for about 2 yrs now. Now they are offering to train me in sales. In order to m... applies to Texas · 1 answer

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

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

Forced to sign non-compete or lose year end bonus
My employer has just sent out a very broad non compete (2 years, globally) to limit me from working for a like company. The email states that my 2004 bonus and 2004 options will be witheld unless I si... applies to Texas · 2 answers

Non-payment of promised severance pay
My former employer promised us 2 weeks severance pay on the date of our termination (August 15, 2003). To date, this severance has not been paid. In e-mails he claims they are working on it. Do we hav... applies to Texas · 2 answers

Can they hold my paychecks?
I quite my job at the UNNAMED store on Tuesday, September 9,2003 Payday is every Friday. Today, September 22,2003 I went into the store and was told by the store manager that she was given strict orde... applies to Texas · 1 answer

What?
I have a question. If you are hired can your employer terminate your job because of a past offense (felony conviction for drugs) even though you where truthful on your application and have worked ther... applies to Texas · 1 answer

Suing for illegal interview questions
I was asked two questions in a job interview that I believe were illegal. Do I have a family? Am I married? Do I have children, how old. What is his daycare situation? These were the first questions I... 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

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

Discrimination & loss of confidentiality in the work place
Synopsis: Person A was called to go in for an interview about 45mins prior to the interview. She went, had the intervie and left. The next day her co-worker Person B went to apply at the same place. D... applies to Texas · 1 answer

I just got laid off from my company after being there 15 yrs .my last day was September 30 .so I apply for unemployment on October 7 and I start working for amazon 12th and I quit amazon on October 20 because they put me to do forklift and I never did tha
I work for bbraun medical for 15yrs I got laid off September 30.i applied for unemployment on October 7 and I start working for amazon on October 12 but I quit today October 20 because I don't and nev... applies to Texas · 1 answer

TX: Can employers require me to use my accrued PTO to cover a an optional team building meeting lasting two days & away from home?
My company takes us all for an off-site event every year. It's at an entertaining city location, and the program spans Thursday - Sunday. It’s optional, but not going is frowned upon. We do team-bui... applies to Texas · 1 answer

no pay and she pays no taxes
My ex-employer didn't pay us on time and when I quit I had a very difficult time getting my pay. She still owes me from a month and a half ago that she should have paid me a month ago. Is that against... 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

workers comp
I was injured on the job and now are getting ready to return to work, I am concerned that my manager might try to fire me because of my injury. Is this legal? All the doctors I have been to confirm th... applies to Texas · 1 answer

If ask for pto do we have to give excuse notice
My job is require in order to get pto paid i have to have a excuse note applies to Texas · 1 answer

What exactly is severance pay?
My husband overheard a conversation in December in which his boss was offering his job to another employee. When confronted his boss told him yes he was planning on laying him off. My husband asked hi... applies to Texas · 2 answers

Harrassment
A fellow employee advised me today that an ex-supervisor of mine, now a specialist, but still a salaried employee, is plotting to have me fired in order to cancel any and all retirement benefits I am ... applies to Texas · 2 answers

Terminated on hearsay and lies?
I worked at a large company in Houston at work today two women from HR took me aside and fired me, the reason they gave was they heard by several people I was sleeping in my car. Well I don't own a ca... applies to Texas · 1 answer

Statute of Limitations on producing a noncompete
If the employer says they have a noncompete, but can't find it. What is the length of time that they can produce one and it be valid? applies to Texas · 1 answer

Uphill Battle for Unemployment Benefits
What do you do when your state Unemployment Commission fails to acknowledge a request for rehearing when new evidence is submitted? applies to Texas · 1 answer

Termination for refusing to sign an authorization form.
Can an employee be terminated for not signing a "Combined Disclosure Notice and Authorization Regarding Background Consumer Reports"? The employee has been working for the company for over 6 years, an... applies to Texas · 2 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

Non-Compete vs. unethical business practices
Hi, I am a Consultant and signed a non compete agreement with a former employer. I recently accepted an offer at a new employer, which was a former client of my previous employer. The agreement states... applies to Texas · 2 answers

Job elimination three days after receiving a raise.
My friend was just laid off from work after working there for 29 1/2 years. She was told her job was being eliminated. Just three days before she received a good performance review and a raise. Can a ... 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

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

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

Claim for wrongful dismissal
My Employer has terminated my employment based on an issue when working on contract with them in Singapore two years ago. He is citing an email I wrote then a legal agreement. My arguement was that th... applies to Texas · 2 answers

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

Non Compete
If I signed a non-compete agreement and started a business for myself; and my previous employers customers start calling me (through advertising); would this be construed as me soliciting the customer... applies to Texas · 2 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

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

suspended from work without any notice, what can I do about this?
Was told I was not going to be needed at the place of work by a fellow employee not a boss. Didn't get notified by phone call or in writing to know if I was suspended or terminated. applies to Texas · 2 answers

retaliation
how do you know when you have been wronged? i was removed from a job for not being at numbers they wanted. an there were 11 more in the same boat i was and they all stillhave there postion. i feel tha... applies to Texas · 1 answer

The "ins and outs" of non-compete agreements in daycares.
#1. How would I know if I signed a non-compete agreement? #2 What if I signed a non-compete agreement while working for one business and it was then bought out by another business and I havnt signed a... applies to Texas · 1 answer

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

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

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

wage payment
I work straight commission. After 9 years, can my employer change the way he pays? It was based on sales, now it's based on receivables. Thank you, Janie 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

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

What is a typical severance package for a staff position?
I work for a university. We are under a year-to-year contract. My contract was not renewed after almost 14 years of employment. I was a director for the university with good evaluations. There is no s... applies to Texas · 1 answer

My husband's work schedule was recently changed from 2nd shift to 1st shift. He has worked 2nd shift for three years, and I currently work 1st shift at my own job. Because of this sudden schedule change, we are scrambling to find child care for our childr
Began job July 2012. Has been full-time since then with few issues. We have four children and rely on two incomes. We work split shifts to offset the cost of child care. This was all made very apparen... applies to Texas · 1 answer

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

Told them my daughter attempted suicide and was told to take whatever time I needed. Fired a month later. Do I have any recourse?
My daughter attempted suicide six weeks ago. I have had to take her to appointments, etc. they hired an interim part time CEO to help lead. I had to reach out to him to speak with me, although he had ... applies to Texas · 1 answer

My Boss is untouchable?
I am one of two managers that work under the GM of a restaurant. My GM is crossing the line many times. Workers used to tell me that he was verbally abusive, perverted and vindictive. I didn't see it ... applies to Texas · 2 answers

Constructive termination, daily explosive stressful atmosphere.
After working for the same company 5 years, owner one day demanded my resignation after coming in late without calling in. I was only sales person, each year better than previous, working on best year... applies to Texas · 2 answers

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

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

A Pickle
I am a systems engineer with my firm. My company recently tested their employees product knowledge with a series of exams. The first exam was for systems engineers, about 40 people. During this exam o... 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

Hidden knowledge of noncompete
If an employer denies having an employment agreement, and does not give you a copy of one after being hired, but tries to sue you after you work for a competitor. What liability do you have if you hav... applies to Texas · 1 answer

I have a truck that belongs to my former employer, no storage fees have been paid to me
What is my legal right to work truck owned by my former employer whom I have filed a wage claim against, that has been in my possesion for 11 months. applies to Texas · 1 answer

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

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

conflict of interest in the hiring process...
My office had an open position due to a promotion. They decided to fill the position and use a generic job posting for the position. Hence I applied for the position since I was the senior person in t... applies to Texas · 1 answer

I was verbally offered a position as an analyst two Thursdays ago from the VP of HR of that company.
My guestion is, do I have a case here? They offered me a job and even though I did not turn them down, without even telling me that they had offered this position to another individual they give it to... applies to Texas · 1 answer

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

Severance Package - employer adding rules ?
Yes our contract has been terminated and our company has notified us that our position with them will be terminated. Now they did state they were going to give us a Severance package which is great, b... applies to Texas · 2 answers

getting fired while on FMLA
My husband is on FMLA and we recently found out that his employer is reviewing his record and considering firing him because of abcenses. Can he legally be fired for taking days off when he is sick wh... 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

independent contractor held to non compete agreement
I am an independent contractor in a hair salon. I sign a lease annually. There is a non compete clause in this lease, stating that I cannot work within a 10 mile radius for a period of 3 years. I have... 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

Are Non-Compete & Ind. Contractor Agreements void if the contractor has been charged with a felony
applies to Texas · 1 answer

"Job Elimination" two days after notification of pregnancy
I was let go of my company two days after I notified them of my pregnancy. They stated that my position had been eliminated with no other explimation. There is now a male employee that assumed the dut... applies to Texas · 1 answer

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

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

Severance Pay Refusal
I have been working for the same company for 23 years and the companies contract I am working on is coming up to completion but will be picked up by another company. I will be getting laid off and bec... applies to Texas · 1 answer

Discrimination Settlement
My friend recently settled on a discrimination/retailiation lawsuite. But she felt she was forced to settle by her attorney. She wasn't completely satisfied with the amount but was under so much stree... applies to Texas · 2 answers

Non-compete-still binding?
I work for an advertising agency where I signed a non-compete agreement. That company was sold to a competitor. I would like to take a position with a client to start an internal ad agency. Is my non-... applies to Texas · 1 answer

Wrongfull Termination?
"Attendance" was the reason for being terminated. "Paid time off" is accrued and is defined as such, not vacation or sick time, at this company. At the time of my termination I still had "PTO" availab... applies to Texas · 1 answer

Is there any resolution for a large company repeatedly bouncing most or all checks?
I work for a shipping company in Arlington, TX. The company has bounced checks for all of its staff on numerous occasions. While the money was eventually paid after pressure from the employees, it has... applies to Texas · 1 answer

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

can an employer charge your fmla time if you are out on a workmen comp claim?
I was hurt on the job, (My back and Knee) and the were charging my fmla hours, i went back to work and was not ready yet and went back on Wc and they denied my disability and said i'm out of FMLA, now... applies to Texas · 1 answer

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

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

Worker's compensation retaliation
In April, 2000, I offered to resign when I noticed that my boss was not treating me right. Once I turned in my resignation, the manager over my boss call three us to a meeting after three days. I was ... applies to Texas · 2 answers

Company has no money to pay me
The company I work for is slowing running out of money. The board will not allow the company to file bankruptcy. I was due to be paid the 15th and the 30th of the month. I am one of two employees left... applies to Texas · 1 answer

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

Termination for making a few data entry errors with nothing to tie back to
I have taken a new position at my company. I have been an employee for 10 years. In this new position I have had little to no training from my supervisors or guidance. I know that I have made a few mi... applies to Texas · 1 answer

Church Politics
I was terminated from my job of 10 years as a Facility Manager of a rather large Episcopal Church. Every year a new "lay" employee is delegated the task of Buildings and Grounds, of which I am subject... applies to Texas · 1 answer

statue of limitations
what is the statue of limitations on whistleblower and freedom of speech. please advise reference to former job at sheriff's office. thank you for your time, gerlena cruz applies to Texas · 1 answer

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

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

Can I get fired if I sue to get my commission?
Currently my employment contract is both salary and commissioned based. I am in a situation where the commission side of my contract is not being paid. I have submitted in writing demands for payment.... 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

violation of company policy, can i fight and win
My employer has demoted me and cut my salary by $7000 8 days prior to giving me written reason as to why the demotion was warranted. The boss spoke with me but I told her that I disputed the action. O... applies to Texas · 1 answer

fired vs quit
I recently lost my job. My former employer told me that he could no longer afford to pay me and that my position was being eliminated effective immediately and that he would pay me 1 month severance O... applies to Pennsylvania · 2 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

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

No compete clause limitations?
I currently work in human resources for a security company in Dallas. I am not management. I do not have access to privleged or confidential company information. I was approached by another security c... applies to Texas · 1 answer

My Employer is trying to make us work overtime can they do this an is there a law to say they can,t
can a private security company force there employees to work overtime applies to Texas · 1 answer

undesired of filing a complaint
1 - If I file a complaint againts my last employer. Will this affect me when I am looking for another job? 2 - Can I file a complaint if I am thinking that my employer let me go because of my ascent s... applies to Texas · 1 answer

should i reply to a cease and desist letter
I was laid off and received a severance package. the package did not contain a non compete requirement. I recently received a letter from my former employer warning me that they feel i may have breech... applies to Texas · 2 answers

Guide me need free consultation. Thanks
After six month at my current job I was laid off without any reason, currently I am pregnant and I think my company has laid me off because I am pregnant At the time of hiring I was not pregnant and I... applies to Texas · 1 answer

i quit and hours cut from 5.97 to 5.15 is this legal
i quit my jobs because of difficulties with my manger. she didnt accept my notice of only 9 days. she would only take the full 14. she told me she was cutting my pay to 5.15 if i gave the notice. i co... applies to Georgia · 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

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

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

retaliation/discrimination/pregnancy/fmla violations
Similar to your last posted question, I too am employed with GEICO for the past 7 yrs and believe as there top producer for the southern region that I am being retaliated against due to filing an inte... applies to Texas · 2 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

Non-compete as part of termination/severance agreement
I was a Vice President at a small company and was recently terminated from my position (not for cause...part of a business restructuring). The company is paying me severance, but in order to receive t... 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

Not Provide An Accomodation
I have stage IV cancer and receive chemotherapy treatments. I'm also a school teacher. I have made several accomodation requests to my employer to move me out of such a high stress position but I eith... applies to Texas · 1 answer

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

Discrimination
I work in a hospital as an x-ray tech.During my employment at this hospital, I had some communication problems so I decided to start looking for another Job.While I was on this job, I was interview, s... 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

Harrassment during Pregnancy
My daughter-in-law is about to have her first baby. Her employer is harrassing her in hopes that she will quit. The second-in-command admitted to her that the boss has it in for her. What rights does ... applies to Texas · 2 answers

Husband had a pace maker inserted and was out of work for one week. He returned to work and has been working for 3 weeks since the
Pacemaker installed and out of work one week. Been back at work for 3 weeks. Today (3 weeks later) Employer wants Doctor's note to return to work. Can the employer require a doctor's note after being ... applies to Texas · 1 answer

I took on an additional 40 hr job while still doing mine with no extra pay increase
Recently the other office girl quit and I was assigned her complete job title along with mine. No extra payment compensation was given so I now do 80 hours of work in a 40 hour workweek. I also am not... applies to Ohio · 2 answers

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

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

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

Do I have a contructive discharge, retaliation, discrimination case?
-Beginning of Oct. new CEO from Dallas, so is not familiar with Houston market -CEO informs all 3 clinical liaisons MUST bring in 20 patients from each territory by end of the month or else... -Never ... applies to Texas · 2 answers

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

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

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