Texas Questions and Answers

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...
1 answer  |  asked Sep 18, 2018 9:12 PM [EST]  |  applies to Texas

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...
2 answers  |  asked Mar 14, 2018 8:15 PM [EST]  |  applies to Texas

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...
1 answer  |  asked Jan 5, 2018 01:42 AM [EST]  |  applies to Texas

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...
1 answer  |  asked Dec 14, 2017 5:24 PM [EST]  |  applies to Texas

Falsely accused of sexual harassment, what should I do?
I have been expelled from my college, for sexual harassment which is a false allegation by my professor. My went to the restroom and forgot to zip my zipper back up, and I went to speak with several t...
1 answer  |  asked May 26, 2017 10:52 PM [EST]  |  applies to Texas

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.
4 answers  |  asked May 22, 2017 8:03 PM [EST]  |  applies to Texas

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...
2 answers  |  asked May 20, 2017 2:40 PM [EST]  |  applies to Texas

Do I have a case or what are my options?A
Hello, I and a co worker took a break and as we walked down stairs there is a bar in our building. My co worker asked If I wanted to grab a drink ..knowing better I said no but proceeded with him to t...
1 answer  |  asked May 18, 2017 2:20 PM [EST]  |  applies to Texas

Can my work to resign me without my sign?
My boss asked me to get a note doctor because of an accident, I got back after FMLA, so I can work with restrictions for 6 months. My boss didn't accept and forced me to resign. How? I asked my boss t...
1 answer  |  asked May 18, 2017 09:44 AM [EST]  |  applies to Texas

I quit my job after 23 years with company . didn't give notice. is company responsible to pay accrued vacation time?
I was working anywhere from 12 to 16 hours a day for months. I asked management for help, but was denied. It was too much work and was effecting my health . Quit job with out giving 2 weeks notice , I...
1 answer  |  asked May 17, 2017 12:33 PM [EST]  |  applies to Texas

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